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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.61, 2,747.89 and 599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.61, 2,747.89 and 599.92 is: 899.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.61 : 2,747.89 = 599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.61/2,747.89 = 599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.61x = 2,747.89 × 599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.61x = 1,648,514.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,514.17/1,832.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.54

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