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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.78, 1,803.93 and 336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.78, 1,803.93 and 336.86 is: 505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.78 : 1,803.93 = 336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.78/1,803.93 = 336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.78x = 1,803.93 × 336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.78x = 607,671.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,671.86/1,202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.22

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