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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.92, 1,809.20 and 340.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.92, 1,809.20 and 340.23 is: 510.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.92 : 1,809.20 = 340.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.92/1,809.20 = 340.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.92x = 1,809.20 × 340.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.92x = 615,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,551.75/1,205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.44

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