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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.51, 1,800.78 and 334.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.51, 1,800.78 and 334.83 is: 502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.51 : 1,800.78 = 334.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.51/1,800.78 = 334.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.51x = 1,800.78 × 334.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.51x = 602,955.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,955.17/1,200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.25

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