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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.67, 1,998.57 and 601.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.67, 1,998.57 and 601.31 is: 902.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.67 : 1,998.57 = 601.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.67/1,998.57 = 601.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.67x = 1,998.57 × 601.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.67x = 1,201,748.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,748.63/1,331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.44

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