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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.10, 2,748.33 and 599.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.10, 2,748.33 and 599.46 is: 899.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.10 : 2,748.33 = 599.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.10/2,748.33 = 599.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.10x = 2,748.33 × 599.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.10x = 1,647,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,513.90/1,832.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.25

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