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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.66, 1,806.78 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.66, 1,806.78 and 339.04 is: 508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.66 : 1,806.78 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.66/1,806.78 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.66x = 1,806.78 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.66x = 612,570.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,570.69/1,204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.50

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