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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.51, 1,803.77 and 336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.51, 1,803.77 and 336.82 is: 505.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.51 : 1,803.77 = 336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.51/1,803.77 = 336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.51x = 1,803.77 × 336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.51x = 607,545.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,545.81/1,202.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.23

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