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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.90, 1,804.41 and 337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.90, 1,804.41 and 337.10 is: 505.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.90 : 1,804.41 = 337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.90/1,804.41 = 337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.90x = 1,804.41 × 337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.90x = 608,266.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,266.61/1,202.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.67

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