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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.57, 1,808.35 and 339.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.57, 1,808.35 and 339.88 is: 509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.57 : 1,808.35 = 339.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.57/1,808.35 = 339.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.57x = 1,808.35 × 339.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.57x = 614,612.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,612.96/1,205.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.81

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