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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.89, 1,804.41 and 337.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.89, 1,804.41 and 337.27 is: 505.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.89 : 1,804.41 = 337.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.89/1,804.41 = 337.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.89x = 1,804.41 × 337.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.89x = 608,571.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,571.67/1,202.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.92

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