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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.72, 2,630.94 and 599.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.72, 2,630.94 and 599.56 is: 899.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.72 : 2,630.94 = 599.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.72/2,630.94 = 599.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.72x = 2,630.94 × 599.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.72x = 1,577,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,406.39/1,753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.46

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