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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.64, 1,803.96 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.64, 1,803.96 and 336.96 is: 505.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.64 : 1,803.96 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.64/1,803.96 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.64x = 1,803.96 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.64x = 607,862.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,862.36/1,202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.44

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