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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.13, 1,801.71 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.13, 1,801.71 and 335.39 is: 503.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.13 : 1,801.71 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.13/1,801.71 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.13x = 1,801.71 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.13x = 604,275.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,275.52/1,201.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.09

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