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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.54, 2,746.24 and 597.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.54, 2,746.24 and 597.94 is: 897.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.54 : 2,746.24 = 597.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.54/2,746.24 = 597.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.54x = 2,746.24 × 597.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.54x = 1,642,093.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,093.83/1,830.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.06

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