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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.82, 1,804.23 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.82, 1,804.23 and 337.14 is: 505.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.82 : 1,804.23 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.82/1,804.23 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.82x = 1,804.23 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.82x = 608,278.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,278.10/1,202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.71

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