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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.45, 1,804.96 and 337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.45, 1,804.96 and 337.76 is: 506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.45 : 1,804.96 = 337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.45/1,804.96 = 337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.45x = 1,804.96 × 337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.45x = 609,643.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,643.29/1,203.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.58

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