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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.01, 2,748.17 and 599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.01, 2,748.17 and 599.40 is: 899.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.01 : 2,748.17 = 599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.01/2,748.17 = 599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.01x = 2,748.17 × 599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.01x = 1,647,253.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,253.10/1,832.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.15

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