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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.39, 1,806.63 and 338.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.39, 1,806.63 and 338.77 is: 508.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.39 : 1,806.63 = 338.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.39/1,806.63 = 338.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.39x = 1,806.63 × 338.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.39x = 612,032.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,032.05/1,204.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.17

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