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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.07, 1,807.61 and 339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.07, 1,807.61 and 339.39 is: 509.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.07 : 1,807.61 = 339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.07/1,807.61 = 339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.07x = 1,807.61 × 339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.07x = 613,484.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,484.76/1,205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.09

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