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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.09, 2,746.58 and 599.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.09, 2,746.58 and 599.13 is: 898.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.09 : 2,746.58 = 599.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.09/2,746.58 = 599.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.09x = 2,746.58 × 599.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.09x = 1,645,555.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,555.48/1,832.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.19

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