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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.10, 1,804.71 and 337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.10, 1,804.71 and 337.48 is: 506.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.10 : 1,804.71 = 337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.10/1,804.71 = 337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.10x = 1,804.71 × 337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.10x = 609,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,049.02/1,203.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.23

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