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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.78, 1,997.55 and 601.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.78, 1,997.55 and 601.35 is: 901.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.78 : 1,997.55 = 601.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.78/1,997.55 = 601.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.78x = 1,997.55 × 601.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.78x = 1,201,226.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,226.69/1,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.29

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