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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.23, 1,801.85 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.23, 1,801.85 and 335.54 is: 503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.23 : 1,801.85 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.23/1,801.85 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.23x = 1,801.85 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.23x = 604,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,595.58/1,201.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.31

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