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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.68, 1,994.52 and 599.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.68, 1,994.52 and 599.47 is: 899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.68 : 1,994.52 = 599.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.68/1,994.52 = 599.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.68x = 1,994.52 × 599.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.68x = 1,195,652.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,652.17/1,329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.20

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