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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.60, 1,806.97 and 338.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.60, 1,806.97 and 338.98 is: 508.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.60 : 1,806.97 = 338.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.60/1,806.97 = 338.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.60x = 1,806.97 × 338.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.60x = 612,521.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,521.33/1,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.49

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