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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.46, 1,806.69 and 338.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.46, 1,806.69 and 338.77 is: 508.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.46 : 1,806.69 = 338.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.46/1,806.69 = 338.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.46x = 1,806.69 × 338.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.46x = 612,052.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,052.37/1,204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.16

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