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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.48, 2,630.16 and 599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.48, 2,630.16 and 599.04 is: 899.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.48 : 2,630.16 = 599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.48/2,630.16 = 599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.48x = 2,630.16 × 599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.48x = 1,575,571.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,571.05/1,752.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.05

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