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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.56, 1,806.54 and 338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.56, 1,806.54 and 338.70 is: 507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.56 : 1,806.54 = 338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.56/1,806.54 = 338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.56x = 1,806.54 × 338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.56x = 611,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,875.10/1,204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.97

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