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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.67, 1,995.40 and 599.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.67, 1,995.40 and 599.30 is: 899.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.67 : 1,995.40 = 599.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.67/1,995.40 = 599.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.67x = 1,995.40 × 599.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.67x = 1,195,843.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,843.22/1,329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.35

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