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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.91, 1,802.93 and 336.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.91, 1,802.93 and 336.22 is: 504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.91 : 1,802.93 = 336.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.91/1,802.93 = 336.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.91x = 1,802.93 × 336.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.91x = 606,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,181.12/1,201.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.35

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