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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.72, 1,808.63 and 340.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.72, 1,808.63 and 340.03 is: 510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.72 : 1,808.63 = 340.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.72/1,808.63 = 340.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.72x = 1,808.63 × 340.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.72x = 614,990.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,990.29/1,205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.06

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