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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.52, 2,654.52 and 599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.52, 2,654.52 and 599.76 is: 899.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.52 : 2,654.52 = 599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.52/2,654.52 = 599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.52x = 2,654.52 × 599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.52x = 1,592,074.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,074.92/1,769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.72

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