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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.03, 1,998.02 and 601.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.03, 1,998.02 and 601.09 is: 901.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.03 : 1,998.02 = 601.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.03/1,998.02 = 601.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.03x = 1,998.02 × 601.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.03x = 1,200,991.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,991.34/1,332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.63

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