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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.77, 1,996.47 and 600.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.77, 1,996.47 and 600.35 is: 900.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.77 : 1,996.47 = 600.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.77/1,996.47 = 600.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.77x = 1,996.47 × 600.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.77x = 1,198,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,572.47/1,330.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.66

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