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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.83, 1,804.31 and 337.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.83, 1,804.31 and 337.21 is: 505.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.83 : 1,804.31 = 337.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.83/1,804.31 = 337.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.83x = 1,804.31 × 337.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.83x = 608,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,431.38/1,202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.83

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