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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.28, 1,801.68 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.28, 1,801.68 and 335.36 is: 502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.28 : 1,801.68 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.28/1,801.68 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.28x = 1,801.68 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.28x = 604,211.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,211.40/1,201.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.97

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