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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.51, 1,802.30 and 335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.51, 1,802.30 and 335.82 is: 503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.51 : 1,802.30 = 335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.51/1,802.30 = 335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.51x = 1,802.30 × 335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.51x = 605,248.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,248.39/1,201.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.74

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