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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.02, 1,995.49 and 600.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.02, 1,995.49 and 600.08 is: 899.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.02 : 1,995.49 = 600.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.02/1,995.49 = 600.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.02x = 1,995.49 × 600.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.02x = 1,197,453.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,453.64/1,331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.65

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