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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.24, 1,808.15 and 339.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.24, 1,808.15 and 339.55 is: 509.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.24 : 1,808.15 = 339.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.24/1,808.15 = 339.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.24x = 1,808.15 × 339.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.24x = 613,951.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,951.11/1,205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.40

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