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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.23, 1,801.89 and 335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.23, 1,801.89 and 335.61 is: 503.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.23 : 1,801.89 = 335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.23/1,801.89 = 335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.23x = 1,801.89 × 335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.23x = 604,732.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,732.30/1,201.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.43

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