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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.15, 1,806.28 and 338.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.15, 1,806.28 and 338.53 is: 507.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.15 : 1,806.28 = 338.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.15/1,806.28 = 338.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.15x = 1,806.28 × 338.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.15x = 611,470.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,470.94/1,204.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.81

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