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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.97, 1,804.56 and 337.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.97, 1,804.56 and 337.29 is: 505.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.97 : 1,804.56 = 337.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.97/1,804.56 = 337.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.97x = 1,804.56 × 337.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.97x = 608,660.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,660.04/1,202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.96

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