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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.77, 1,804.19 and 337.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.77, 1,804.19 and 337.15 is: 505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.77 : 1,804.19 = 337.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.77/1,804.19 = 337.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.77x = 1,804.19 × 337.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.77x = 608,282.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,282.66/1,202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.73

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