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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.04, 2,460.39 and 599.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.04, 2,460.39 and 599.95 is: 900.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.04 : 2,460.39 = 599.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.04/2,460.39 = 599.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.04x = 2,460.39 × 599.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.04x = 1,476,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,110.98/1,640.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.05

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