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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.76, 2,749.56 and 600.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.76, 2,749.56 and 600.16 is: 900.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.76 : 2,749.56 = 600.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.76/2,749.56 = 600.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.76x = 2,749.56 × 600.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.76x = 1,650,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,175.93/1,832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.38

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