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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.58, 1,806.87 and 338.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.58, 1,806.87 and 338.89 is: 508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.58 : 1,806.87 = 338.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.58/1,806.87 = 338.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.58x = 1,806.87 × 338.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.58x = 612,328.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,328.48/1,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.33

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