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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.37, 2,748.87 and 599.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.37, 2,748.87 and 599.43 is: 899.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.37 : 2,748.87 = 599.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.37/2,748.87 = 599.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.37x = 2,748.87 × 599.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.37x = 1,647,755.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,755.14/1,832.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.25

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