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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.68, 2,652.69 and 599.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.68, 2,652.69 and 599.30 is: 898.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.68 : 2,652.69 = 599.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.68/2,652.69 = 599.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.68x = 2,652.69 × 599.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.68x = 1,589,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,757.12/1,769.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.33

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