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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.42, 1,817.01 and 333.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.42, 1,817.01 and 333.99 is: 500.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.42 : 1,817.01 = 333.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.42/1,817.01 = 333.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.42x = 1,817.01 × 333.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.42x = 606,852.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,852.41/1,211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.95

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