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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.81, 1,801.52 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.81, 1,801.52 and 335.13 is: 502.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.81 : 1,801.52 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.81/1,801.52 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.81x = 1,801.52 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.81x = 603,743.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,743.40/1,200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.78

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