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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.23, 1,803.35 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.23, 1,803.35 and 336.54 is: 504.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.23 : 1,803.35 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.23/1,803.35 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.23x = 1,803.35 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.23x = 606,899.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,899.41/1,202.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.81

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