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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.50, 1,806.84 and 338.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.50, 1,806.84 and 338.85 is: 508.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.50 : 1,806.84 = 338.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.50/1,806.84 = 338.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.50x = 1,806.84 × 338.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.50x = 612,247.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,247.73/1,204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.30

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