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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.70, 2,631.12 and 599.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.70, 2,631.12 and 599.42 is: 899.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.70 : 2,631.12 = 599.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.70/2,631.12 = 599.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.70x = 2,631.12 × 599.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.70x = 1,577,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,145.95/1,753.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.32

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