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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.95, 1,808.93 and 340.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.95, 1,808.93 and 340.29 is: 510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.95 : 1,808.93 = 340.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.95/1,808.93 = 340.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.95x = 1,808.93 × 340.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.95x = 615,550.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,550.04/1,205.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.43

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