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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.90, 1,805.91 and 338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.90, 1,805.91 and 338.28 is: 507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.90 : 1,805.91 = 338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.90/1,805.91 = 338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.90x = 1,805.91 × 338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.90x = 610,892.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,892.51/1,203.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.43

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