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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.85, 1,799.87 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.85, 1,799.87 and 334.16 is: 501.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.85 : 1,799.87 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.85/1,799.87 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.85x = 1,799.87 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.85x = 601,435.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,435.56/1,199.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.26

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