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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.22, 2,747.69 and 599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.22, 2,747.69 and 599.32 is: 898.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.22 : 2,747.69 = 599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.22/2,747.69 = 599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.22x = 2,747.69 × 599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.22x = 1,646,745.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,745.57/1,832.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.77

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