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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.55, 2,654.66 and 599.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.55, 2,654.66 and 599.74 is: 899.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.55 : 2,654.66 = 599.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.55/2,654.66 = 599.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.55x = 2,654.66 × 599.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.55x = 1,592,111.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,111.01/1,769.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.73

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