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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.23, 2,629.89 and 599.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.23, 2,629.89 and 599.79 is: 899.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.23 : 2,629.89 = 599.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.23/2,629.89 = 599.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.23x = 2,629.89 × 599.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.23x = 1,577,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,381.72/1,753.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.70

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