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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.63, 1,799.44 and 333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.63, 1,799.44 and 333.94 is: 500.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.63 : 1,799.44 = 333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.63/1,799.44 = 333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.63x = 1,799.44 × 333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.63x = 600,904.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,904.99/1,199.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.91

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