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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.82, 1,803.02 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.82, 1,803.02 and 336.12 is: 504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.82 : 1,803.02 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.82/1,803.02 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.82x = 1,803.02 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.82x = 606,031.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,031.08/1,201.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.26

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