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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.02, 1,801.59 and 335.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.02, 1,801.59 and 335.33 is: 503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.02 : 1,801.59 = 335.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.02/1,801.59 = 335.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.02x = 1,801.59 × 335.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.02x = 604,127.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,127.17/1,201.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.01

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