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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.28, 1,807.97 and 339.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.28, 1,807.97 and 339.62 is: 509.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.28 : 1,807.97 = 339.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.28/1,807.97 = 339.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.28x = 1,807.97 × 339.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.28x = 614,012.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,012.03/1,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.44

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