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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.38, 1,805.07 and 337.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.38, 1,805.07 and 337.69 is: 506.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.38 : 1,805.07 = 337.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.38/1,805.07 = 337.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.38x = 1,805.07 × 337.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.38x = 609,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,554.09/1,203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.54

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