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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.66, 1,801.10 and 334.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.66, 1,801.10 and 334.97 is: 502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.66 : 1,801.10 = 334.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.66/1,801.10 = 334.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.66x = 1,801.10 × 334.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.66x = 603,313.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,313.05/1,200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.49

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