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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.81, 2,745.99 and 598.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.81, 2,745.99 and 598.36 is: 896.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.81 : 2,745.99 = 598.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.81/2,745.99 = 598.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.81x = 2,745.99 × 598.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.81x = 1,643,090.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,090.58/1,831.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.98

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