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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.95, 2,359.78 and 599.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.95, 2,359.78 and 599.06 is: 898.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.95 : 2,359.78 = 599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.95/2,359.78 = 599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.95x = 2,359.78 × 599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.95x = 1,413,654.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,654.21/1,572.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.73

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