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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.03, 1,802.88 and 324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.03, 1,802.88 and 324.60 is: 486.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.03 : 1,802.88 = 324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.03/1,802.88 = 324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.03x = 1,802.88 × 324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.03x = 585,214.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,214.85/1,202.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.86

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