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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.83, 2,359.65 and 599.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.83, 2,359.65 and 599.01 is: 898.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.83 : 2,359.65 = 599.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.83/2,359.65 = 599.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.83x = 2,359.65 × 599.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.83x = 1,413,453.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,453.95/1,572.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.67

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