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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.98, 1,805.94 and 338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.98, 1,805.94 and 338.28 is: 507.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.98 : 1,805.94 = 338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.98/1,805.94 = 338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.98x = 1,805.94 × 338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.98x = 610,913.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,913.38/1,203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.41

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