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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.47, 1,802.20 and 335.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.47, 1,802.20 and 335.78 is: 503.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.47 : 1,802.20 = 335.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.47/1,802.20 = 335.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.47x = 1,802.20 × 335.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.47x = 605,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,142.72/1,201.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.67

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