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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.44, 1,801.98 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.44, 1,801.98 and 335.64 is: 503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.44 : 1,801.98 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.44/1,801.98 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.44x = 1,801.98 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.44x = 604,816.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,816.57/1,201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.41

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