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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.99, 1,998.23 and 601.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.99, 1,998.23 and 601.91 is: 902.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.99 : 1,998.23 = 601.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.99/1,998.23 = 601.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.99x = 1,998.23 × 601.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.99x = 1,202,751.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,751.61/1,331.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.97

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