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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,694.83, 2,543.37 and 599.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,694.83, 2,543.37 and 599.20 is: 899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,694.83 : 2,543.37 = 599.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,694.83/2,543.37 = 599.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,694.83x = 2,543.37 × 599.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,694.83x = 1,523,987.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,987.30/1,694.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.20

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