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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.68, 1,800.96 and 335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.68, 1,800.96 and 335 is: 502.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.68 : 1,800.96 = 335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.68/1,800.96 = 335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.68x = 1,800.96 × 335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.68x = 603,321.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,321.60/1,200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.48

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