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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.61, 1,806.98 and 338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.61, 1,806.98 and 338.99 is: 508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.61 : 1,806.98 = 338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.61/1,806.98 = 338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.61x = 1,806.98 × 338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.61x = 612,537.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,537.42/1,204.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.50

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