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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.41, 2,746.76 and 598.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.41, 2,746.76 and 598.95 is: 898.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.41 : 2,746.76 = 598.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.41/2,746.76 = 598.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.41x = 2,746.76 × 598.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.41x = 1,645,168.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,168.91/1,831.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.31

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