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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.96, 1,802.99 and 336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.96, 1,802.99 and 336.25 is: 504.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.96 : 1,802.99 = 336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.96/1,802.99 = 336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.96x = 1,802.99 × 336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.96x = 606,255.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,255.39/1,201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.39

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