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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.31, 2,629.97 and 599.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.31, 2,629.97 and 599.06 is: 898.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.31 : 2,629.97 = 599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.31/2,629.97 = 599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.31x = 2,629.97 × 599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.31x = 1,575,515.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,515.65/1,753.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.59

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