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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.99, 1,803.11 and 336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.99, 1,803.11 and 336.30 is: 504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.99 : 1,803.11 = 336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.99/1,803.11 = 336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.99x = 1,803.11 × 336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.99x = 606,385.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,385.89/1,201.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.48

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