Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200, 1,800 and 334.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,200, 1,800 and 334.32 is: 501.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,200 : 1,800 = 334.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,200/1,800 = 334.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,200x = 1,800 × 334.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,200x = 601,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 601,776/1,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501.48
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