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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.01, 1,799.34 and 366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.01, 1,799.34 and 366.93 is: 550.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.01 : 1,799.34 = 366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.01/1,799.34 = 366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.01x = 1,799.34 × 366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.01x = 660,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,231.83/1,200.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.19

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