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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.97, 2,360.47 and 599.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.97, 2,360.47 and 599.08 is: 899.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.97 : 2,360.47 = 599.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.97/2,360.47 = 599.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.97x = 2,360.47 × 599.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.97x = 1,414,110.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,110.37/1,572.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.01

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