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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.45, 1,802.02 and 324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.45, 1,802.02 and 324.02 is: 485.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.45 : 1,802.02 = 324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.45/1,802.02 = 324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.45x = 1,802.02 × 324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.45x = 583,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,890.52/1,201.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.99

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