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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.69, 1,799.66 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.69, 1,799.66 and 334 is: 501.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.69 : 1,799.66 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.69/1,799.66 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.69x = 1,799.66 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.69x = 601,086.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,086.44/1,199.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.03

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