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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.90, 1,802.86 and 336.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.90, 1,802.86 and 336.22 is: 504.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.90 : 1,802.86 = 336.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.90/1,802.86 = 336.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.90x = 1,802.86 × 336.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.90x = 606,157.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,157.59/1,201.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.33

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