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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.91, 1,801.33 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.91, 1,801.33 and 335.22 is: 502.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.91 : 1,801.33 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.91/1,801.33 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.91x = 1,801.33 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.91x = 603,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,841.00/1,200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.82

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