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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.94, 2,358.87 and 599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.94, 2,358.87 and 599.32 is: 898.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.94 : 2,358.87 = 599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.94/2,358.87 = 599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.94x = 2,358.87 × 599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.94x = 1,413,717.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,717.97/1,572.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.77

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