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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.43, 2,654.54 and 599.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.43, 2,654.54 and 599.37 is: 899.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.43 : 2,654.54 = 599.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.43/2,654.54 = 599.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.43x = 2,654.54 × 599.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.43x = 1,591,040.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,040.94/1,769.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.18

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