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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.37, 1,807.92 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.37, 1,807.92 and 339.66 is: 509.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.37 : 1,807.92 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.37/1,807.92 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.37x = 1,807.92 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.37x = 614,078.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,078.11/1,205.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.45

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