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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.60, 1,803.98 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.60, 1,803.98 and 336.88 is: 505.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.60 : 1,803.98 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.60/1,803.98 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.60x = 1,803.98 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.60x = 607,724.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,724.78/1,202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.34

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