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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.77, 1,808.49 and 340.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.77, 1,808.49 and 340.15 is: 510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.77 : 1,808.49 = 340.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.77/1,808.49 = 340.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.77x = 1,808.49 × 340.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.77x = 615,147.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,147.13/1,205.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.17

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