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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.24, 1,803.14 and 324.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.24, 1,803.14 and 324.81 is: 487.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.24 : 1,803.14 = 324.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.24/1,803.14 = 324.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.24x = 1,803.14 × 324.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.24x = 585,679.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,679.32/1,202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.16

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