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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.32, 1,803.46 and 336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.32, 1,803.46 and 336.62 is: 504.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.32 : 1,803.46 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.32/1,803.46 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.32x = 1,803.46 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.32x = 607,080.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,080.71/1,202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.92

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