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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.10, 1,801.69 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.10, 1,801.69 and 335.34 is: 503.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.10 : 1,801.69 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.10/1,801.69 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.10x = 1,801.69 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.10x = 604,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,178.72/1,201.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.02

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