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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.46, 2,749.29 and 599.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.46, 2,749.29 and 599.91 is: 900.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.46 : 2,749.29 = 599.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.46/2,749.29 = 599.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.46x = 2,749.29 × 599.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.46x = 1,649,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,326.56/1,832.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.06

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