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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.64, 1,806.80 and 339.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.64, 1,806.80 and 339.02 is: 508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.64 : 1,806.80 = 339.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.64/1,806.80 = 339.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.64x = 1,806.80 × 339.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.64x = 612,541.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,541.34/1,204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.48

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