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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,694.93, 2,542.60 and 599.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,694.93, 2,542.60 and 599.07 is: 898.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,694.93 : 2,542.60 = 599.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,694.93/2,542.60 = 599.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,694.93x = 2,542.60 × 599.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,694.93x = 1,523,192.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,192.39/1,694.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.68

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