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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200, 1,800.04 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200, 1,800.04 and 334.32 is: 501.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200 : 1,800.04 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200/1,800.04 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200x = 1,800.04 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200x = 601,789.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,789.37/1,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.49

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