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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.34, 2,360.30 and 599.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.34, 2,360.30 and 599.49 is: 899.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.34 : 2,360.30 = 599.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.34/2,360.30 = 599.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.34x = 2,360.30 × 599.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.34x = 1,414,973.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,973.25/1,573.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.35

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