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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.85, 1,802.89 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.85, 1,802.89 and 336.16 is: 504.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.85 : 1,802.89 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.85/1,802.89 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.85x = 1,802.89 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.85x = 606,048.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,048.81/1,201.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.27

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