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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.57, 1,801.15 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.57, 1,801.15 and 334.88 is: 502.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.57 : 1,801.15 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.57/1,801.15 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.57x = 1,801.15 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.57x = 603,160.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,160.11/1,200.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.40

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