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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.02, 1,807.53 and 339.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.02, 1,807.53 and 339.33 is: 509.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.02 : 1,807.53 = 339.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.02/1,807.53 = 339.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.02x = 1,807.53 × 339.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.02x = 613,347.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,347.88/1,205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.00

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