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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.55, 1,799.10 and 333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.55, 1,799.10 and 333.87 is: 500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.55 : 1,799.10 = 333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.55/1,799.10 = 333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.55x = 1,799.10 × 333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.55x = 600,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,665.52/1,199.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.74

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