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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.60, 1,998.46 and 601.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.60, 1,998.46 and 601.24 is: 902.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.60 : 1,998.46 = 601.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.60/1,998.46 = 601.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.60x = 1,998.46 × 601.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.60x = 1,201,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,554.09/1,331.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.34

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