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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.13, 1,798.79 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.13, 1,798.79 and 333.44 is: 500.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.13 : 1,798.79 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.13/1,798.79 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.13x = 1,798.79 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.13x = 599,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,788.54/1,199.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.19

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