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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.93, 1,801.32 and 335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.93, 1,801.32 and 335.24 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.93 : 1,801.32 = 335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.93/1,801.32 = 335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.93x = 1,801.32 × 335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.93x = 603,874.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,874.52/1,200.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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