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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.72, 1,804.19 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.72, 1,804.19 and 337.04 is: 505.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.72 : 1,804.19 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.72/1,804.19 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.72x = 1,804.19 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.72x = 608,073.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,073.49/1,202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.58

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