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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.59, 1,802.36 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.59, 1,802.36 and 335.88 is: 503.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.59 : 1,802.36 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.59/1,802.36 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.59x = 1,802.36 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.59x = 605,376.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,376.68/1,201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.81

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