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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.38, 1,802.08 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.38, 1,802.08 and 335.68 is: 503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.38 : 1,802.08 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.38/1,802.08 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.38x = 1,802.08 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.38x = 604,922.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,922.21/1,201.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.52

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