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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.62, 1,995.21 and 599.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.62, 1,995.21 and 599.55 is: 899.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.62 : 1,995.21 = 599.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.62/1,995.21 = 599.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.62x = 1,995.21 × 599.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.62x = 1,196,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,228.16/1,330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.00

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