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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.55, 1,995.39 and 599.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.55, 1,995.39 and 599.19 is: 899.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.55 : 1,995.39 = 599.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.55/1,995.39 = 599.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.55x = 1,995.39 × 599.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.55x = 1,195,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,610.25/1,329.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.26

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