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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.88, 1,802.85 and 336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.88, 1,802.85 and 336.26 is: 504.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.88 : 1,802.85 = 336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.88/1,802.85 = 336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.88x = 1,802.85 × 336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.88x = 606,226.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,226.34/1,201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.40

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