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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.97, 1,801.52 and 335.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.97, 1,801.52 and 335.35 is: 503.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.97 : 1,801.52 = 335.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.97/1,801.52 = 335.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.97x = 1,801.52 × 335.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.97x = 604,139.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,139.73/1,200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.04

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