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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.84, 2,655.42 and 599.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.84, 2,655.42 and 599.96 is: 900.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.84 : 2,655.42 = 599.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.84/2,655.42 = 599.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.84x = 2,655.42 × 599.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.84x = 1,593,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,145.78/1,769.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.16

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