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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.55, 2,748.94 and 599.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.55, 2,748.94 and 599.70 is: 899.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.55 : 2,748.94 = 599.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.55/2,748.94 = 599.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.55x = 2,748.94 × 599.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.55x = 1,648,548.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,548.13/1,832.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.59

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