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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.89, 2,748.33 and 599.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.89, 2,748.33 and 599.14 is: 898.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.89 : 2,748.33 = 599.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.89/2,748.33 = 599.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.89x = 2,748.33 × 599.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.89x = 1,646,620.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,620.69/1,831.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.86

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