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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.54, 1,803.77 and 336.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.54, 1,803.77 and 336.85 is: 505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.54 : 1,803.77 = 336.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.54/1,803.77 = 336.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.54x = 1,803.77 × 336.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.54x = 607,589.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,589.22/1,202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.26

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