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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.13, 1,800.29 and 334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.13, 1,800.29 and 334.44 is: 501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.13 : 1,800.29 = 334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.13/1,800.29 = 334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.13x = 1,800.29 × 334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.13x = 602,088.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,088.99/1,200.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.69

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