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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.93, 2,653.06 and 599.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.93, 2,653.06 and 599.55 is: 898.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.93 : 2,653.06 = 599.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.93/2,653.06 = 599.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.93x = 2,653.06 × 599.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.93x = 1,590,642.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,642.12/1,769.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.70

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