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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.81, 2,010.67 and 599.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.81, 2,010.67 and 599.60 is: 899.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.81 : 2,010.67 = 599.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.81/2,010.67 = 599.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.81x = 2,010.67 × 599.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.81x = 1,205,601.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,601.26/1,339.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.83

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