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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.08, 1,996.08 and 599.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.08, 1,996.08 and 599.28 is: 899.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.08 : 1,996.08 = 599.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.08/1,996.08 = 599.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.08x = 1,996.08 × 599.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.08x = 1,196,210.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,210.82/1,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.35

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