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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.91, 1,995.62 and 599.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.91, 1,995.62 and 599.69 is: 899.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.91 : 1,995.62 = 599.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.91/1,995.62 = 599.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.91x = 1,995.62 × 599.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.91x = 1,196,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,753.36/1,329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.88

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