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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.97, 1,801.56 and 335.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.97, 1,801.56 and 335.29 is: 502.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.97 : 1,801.56 = 335.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.97/1,801.56 = 335.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.97x = 1,801.56 × 335.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.97x = 604,036.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,036.04/1,200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.96

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