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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.83, 1,807.31 and 339.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.83, 1,807.31 and 339.21 is: 508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.83 : 1,807.31 = 339.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.83/1,807.31 = 339.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.83x = 1,807.31 × 339.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.83x = 613,065.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,065.25/1,204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.84

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