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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.52, 1,805.26 and 337.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.52, 1,805.26 and 337.82 is: 506.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.52 : 1,805.26 = 337.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.52/1,805.26 = 337.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.52x = 1,805.26 × 337.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.52x = 609,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,852.93/1,203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.72

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