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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.16, 2,458.78 and 599.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.16, 2,458.78 and 599.97 is: 899.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.16 : 2,458.78 = 599.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.16/2,458.78 = 599.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.16x = 2,458.78 × 599.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.16x = 1,475,194.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,194.24/1,640.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.42

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