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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.11, 2,748.20 and 599.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.11, 2,748.20 and 599.52 is: 899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.11 : 2,748.20 = 599.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.11/2,748.20 = 599.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.11x = 2,748.20 × 599.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.11x = 1,647,600.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,600.86/1,832.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.29

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