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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.77, 1,997.97 and 601.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.77, 1,997.97 and 601.35 is: 902.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.77 : 1,997.97 = 601.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.77/1,997.97 = 601.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.77x = 1,997.97 × 601.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.77x = 1,201,479.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,479.26/1,331.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.17

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