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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.45, 1,997.60 and 601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.45, 1,997.60 and 601.56 is: 901.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.45 : 1,997.60 = 601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.45/1,997.60 = 601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.45x = 1,997.60 × 601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.45x = 1,201,673.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,673.25/1,332.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.85

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