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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.02, 1,798.52 and 333.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.02, 1,798.52 and 333.33 is: 499.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.02 : 1,798.52 = 333.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.02/1,798.52 = 333.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.02x = 1,798.52 × 333.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.02x = 599,500.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,500.67/1,199.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.99

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