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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.56, 2,630.38 and 599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.56, 2,630.38 and 599.40 is: 899.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.56 : 2,630.38 = 599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.56/2,630.38 = 599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.56x = 2,630.38 × 599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.56x = 1,576,649.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,649.77/1,753.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.11

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