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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.63, 1,800.96 and 334.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.63, 1,800.96 and 334.89 is: 502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.63 : 1,800.96 = 334.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.63/1,800.96 = 334.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.63x = 1,800.96 × 334.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.63x = 603,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,123.49/1,200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.34

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