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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.18, 1,996.65 and 601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.18, 1,996.65 and 601.02 is: 900.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.18 : 1,996.65 = 601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.18/1,996.65 = 601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.18x = 1,996.65 × 601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.18x = 1,200,026.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,026.58/1,332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.80

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