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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.68, 1,799.46 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.68, 1,799.46 and 334 is: 500.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.68 : 1,799.46 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.68/1,799.46 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.68x = 1,799.46 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.68x = 601,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,019.64/1,199.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.98

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