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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.65, 1,998.32 and 601.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.65, 1,998.32 and 601.71 is: 902.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.65 : 1,998.32 = 601.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.65/1,998.32 = 601.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.65x = 1,998.32 × 601.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.65x = 1,202,406.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,406.12/1,332.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.27

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