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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.97, 2,631.32 and 599.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.97, 2,631.32 and 599.81 is: 899.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.97 : 2,631.32 = 599.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.97/2,631.32 = 599.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.97x = 2,631.32 × 599.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.97x = 1,578,289.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,289.05/1,753.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.84

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