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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201, 1,801.60 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201, 1,801.60 and 335.32 is: 503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201 : 1,801.60 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201/1,801.60 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201x = 1,801.60 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201x = 604,112.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,112.51/1,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.01

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