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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.63, 1,806.86 and 338.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.63, 1,806.86 and 338.83 is: 508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.63 : 1,806.86 = 338.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.63/1,806.86 = 338.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.63x = 1,806.86 × 338.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.63x = 612,216.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,216.68/1,204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.22

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