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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.62, 1,805.42 and 337.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.62, 1,805.42 and 337.93 is: 506.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.62 : 1,805.42 = 337.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.62/1,805.42 = 337.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.62x = 1,805.42 × 337.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.62x = 610,101.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,101.91/1,203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.89

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