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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.51, 2,458.67 and 599.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.51, 2,458.67 and 599.21 is: 898.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.51 : 2,458.67 = 599.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.51/2,458.67 = 599.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.51x = 2,458.67 × 599.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.51x = 1,473,253.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,253.58/1,639.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.59

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