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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.77, 1,805.72 and 338.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.77, 1,805.72 and 338.15 is: 507.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.77 : 1,805.72 = 338.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.77/1,805.72 = 338.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.77x = 1,805.72 × 338.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.77x = 610,598.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,598.01/1,203.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.24

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