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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.19, 2,654.26 and 599.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.19, 2,654.26 and 599.80 is: 899.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.19 : 2,654.26 = 599.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.19/2,654.26 = 599.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.19x = 2,654.26 × 599.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.19x = 1,592,025.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,025.15/1,770.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.35

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