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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.93, 1,799.90 and 334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.93, 1,799.90 and 334.25 is: 501.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.93 : 1,799.90 = 334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.93/1,799.90 = 334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.93x = 1,799.90 × 334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.93x = 601,605.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,605.90/1,199.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.37

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