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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.82, 1,807.22 and 339.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.82, 1,807.22 and 339.13 is: 508.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.82 : 1,807.22 = 339.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.82/1,807.22 = 339.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.82x = 1,807.22 × 339.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.82x = 612,873.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,873.48/1,204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.69

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