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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.76, 1,804.44 and 337.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.76, 1,804.44 and 337.06 is: 505.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.76 : 1,804.44 = 337.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.76/1,804.44 = 337.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.76x = 1,804.44 × 337.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.76x = 608,204.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,204.55/1,202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.67

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