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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.66, 1,999.07 and 602.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.66, 1,999.07 and 602.26 is: 903.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.66 : 1,999.07 = 602.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.66/1,999.07 = 602.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.66x = 1,999.07 × 602.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.66x = 1,203,959.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,959.90/1,332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.43

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