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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.33, 2,748.83 and 599.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.33, 2,748.83 and 599.81 is: 899.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.33 : 2,748.83 = 599.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.33/2,748.83 = 599.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.33x = 2,748.83 × 599.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.33x = 1,648,763.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,763.48/1,832.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.82

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