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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.34, 1,808.10 and 339.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.34, 1,808.10 and 339.72 is: 509.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.34 : 1,808.10 = 339.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.34/1,808.10 = 339.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.34x = 1,808.10 × 339.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.34x = 614,247.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,247.73/1,205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.61

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