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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.16, 1,998.32 and 601.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.16, 1,998.32 and 601.76 is: 902.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.16 : 1,998.32 = 601.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.16/1,998.32 = 601.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.16x = 1,998.32 × 601.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.16x = 1,202,509.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,509.04/1,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.68

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