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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.71, 1,802.68 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.71, 1,802.68 and 336.02 is: 504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.71 : 1,802.68 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.71/1,802.68 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.71x = 1,802.68 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.71x = 605,742.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,742.84/1,201.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.07

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