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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.94, 2,745.98 and 599.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.94, 2,745.98 and 599.03 is: 897.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.94 : 2,745.98 = 599.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.94/2,745.98 = 599.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.94x = 2,745.98 × 599.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.94x = 1,644,907.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,907.67/1,831.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.91

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