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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.60, 1,799.44 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.60, 1,799.44 and 333.84 is: 500.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.60 : 1,799.44 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.60/1,799.44 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.60x = 1,799.44 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.60x = 600,725.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,725.05/1,199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.77

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