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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.55, 2,652.47 and 599.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.55, 2,652.47 and 599.15 is: 898.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.55 : 2,652.47 = 599.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.55/2,652.47 = 599.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.55x = 2,652.47 × 599.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.55x = 1,589,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,214.14/1,769.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.09

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