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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.17, 1,804.65 and 337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.17, 1,804.65 and 337.55 is: 506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.17 : 1,804.65 = 337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.17/1,804.65 = 337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.17x = 1,804.65 × 337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.17x = 609,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,159.61/1,203.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.30

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