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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.20, 1,994.70 and 599.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.20, 1,994.70 and 599.30 is: 899.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.20 : 1,994.70 = 599.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.20/1,994.70 = 599.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.20x = 1,994.70 × 599.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.20x = 1,195,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,423.71/1,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.36

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