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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.31, 1,802.04 and 335.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.31, 1,802.04 and 335.69 is: 503.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.31 : 1,802.04 = 335.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.31/1,802.04 = 335.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.31x = 1,802.04 × 335.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.31x = 604,930.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,930.05/1,201.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.56

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