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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.71, 1,997.28 and 600.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.71, 1,997.28 and 600.50 is: 901.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.71 : 1,997.28 = 600.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.71/1,997.28 = 600.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.71x = 1,997.28 × 600.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.71x = 1,199,356.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,356.65/1,330.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.29

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