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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.31, 1,996.97 and 600.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.31, 1,996.97 and 600.03 is: 900.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.31 : 1,996.97 = 600.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.31/1,996.97 = 600.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.31x = 1,996.97 × 600.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.31x = 1,198,248.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,248.65/1,331.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.05

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