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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.35, 2,748.70 and 599.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.35, 2,748.70 and 599.77 is: 899.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.35 : 2,748.70 = 599.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.35/2,748.70 = 599.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.35x = 2,748.70 × 599.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.35x = 1,648,587.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,587.80/1,832.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.71

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