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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.60, 1,800.98 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.60, 1,800.98 and 334.88 is: 502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.60 : 1,800.98 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.60/1,800.98 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.60x = 1,800.98 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.60x = 603,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,112.18/1,200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.34

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