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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.11, 1,995.84 and 599.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.11, 1,995.84 and 599.51 is: 899.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.11 : 1,995.84 = 599.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.11/1,995.84 = 599.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.11x = 1,995.84 × 599.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.11x = 1,196,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,516.06/1,330.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.56

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