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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.02, 1,996.53 and 599.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.02, 1,996.53 and 599.74 is: 899.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.02 : 1,996.53 = 599.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.02/1,996.53 = 599.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.02x = 1,996.53 × 599.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.02x = 1,197,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,398.90/1,331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.61

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