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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.09, 2,653.74 and 598.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.09, 2,653.74 and 598.99 is: 898.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.09 : 2,653.74 = 598.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.09/2,653.74 = 598.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.09x = 2,653.74 × 598.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.09x = 1,589,563.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,563.72/1,769.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.52

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