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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.61, 1,807.22 and 338.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.61, 1,807.22 and 338.92 is: 508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.61 : 1,807.22 = 338.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.61/1,807.22 = 338.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.61x = 1,807.22 × 338.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.61x = 612,503.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,503.00/1,204.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.47

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