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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.27, 1,803.20 and 336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.27, 1,803.20 and 336.38 is: 504.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.27 : 1,803.20 = 336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.27/1,803.20 = 336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.27x = 1,803.20 × 336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.27x = 606,549.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,549.72/1,202.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.51

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