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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.71, 1,808.55 and 340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.71, 1,808.55 and 340.02 is: 510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.71 : 1,808.55 = 340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.71/1,808.55 = 340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.71x = 1,808.55 × 340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.71x = 614,943.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,943.17/1,205.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.03

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