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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.77, 1,807.22 and 339.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.77, 1,807.22 and 339.15 is: 508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.77 : 1,807.22 = 339.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.77/1,807.22 = 339.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.77x = 1,807.22 × 339.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.77x = 612,918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,918.66/1,204.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.74

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