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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.22, 1,993.97 and 600.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.22, 1,993.97 and 600.31 is: 899.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.22 : 1,993.97 = 600.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.22/1,993.97 = 600.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.22x = 1,993.97 × 600.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.22x = 1,197,004.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,004.12/1,330.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.85

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