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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.30, 1,995.43 and 599.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.30, 1,995.43 and 599.35 is: 899.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.30 : 1,995.43 = 599.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.30/1,995.43 = 599.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.30x = 1,995.43 × 599.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.30x = 1,195,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,957.97/1,330.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.02

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