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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.12, 1,804.78 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.12, 1,804.78 and 337.44 is: 506.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.12 : 1,804.78 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.12/1,804.78 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.12x = 1,804.78 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.12x = 609,004.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,004.96/1,203.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.19

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