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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.81, 1,799.87 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.81, 1,799.87 and 334.13 is: 501.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.81 : 1,799.87 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.81/1,799.87 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.81x = 1,799.87 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.81x = 601,381.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,381.77/1,199.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.23

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