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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.89, 1,802.85 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.89, 1,802.85 and 336.21 is: 504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.89 : 1,802.85 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.89/1,802.85 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.89x = 1,802.85 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.89x = 606,136.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,136.20/1,201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.32

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