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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.32, 1,805.28 and 337.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.32, 1,805.28 and 337.63 is: 506.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.32 : 1,805.28 = 337.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.32/1,805.28 = 337.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.32x = 1,805.28 × 337.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.32x = 609,516.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,516.69/1,203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.53

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