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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.07, 1,803.08 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.07, 1,803.08 and 324.66 is: 486.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.07 : 1,803.08 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.07/1,803.08 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.07x = 1,803.08 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.07x = 585,383.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,383.56/1,202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.98

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