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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.56, 2,747.58 and 598.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.56, 2,747.58 and 598.54 is: 897.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.56 : 2,747.58 = 598.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.56/2,747.58 = 598.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.56x = 2,747.58 × 598.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.56x = 1,644,536.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,536.53/1,831.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.89

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