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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.63, 1,805.51 and 338.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.63, 1,805.51 and 338.01 is: 507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.63 : 1,805.51 = 338.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.63/1,805.51 = 338.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.63x = 1,805.51 × 338.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.63x = 610,280.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,280.44/1,203.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.03

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