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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.01, 1,807.47 and 339.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.01, 1,807.47 and 339.33 is: 508.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.01 : 1,807.47 = 339.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.01/1,807.47 = 339.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.01x = 1,807.47 × 339.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.01x = 613,328.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,328.80/1,205.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.98

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