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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.28, 1,803 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.28, 1,803 and 336.60 is: 504.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.28 : 1,803 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.28/1,803 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.28x = 1,803 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.28x = 606,889.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,889.80/1,202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.78

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