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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.97, 1,808.70 and 340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.97, 1,808.70 and 340.08 is: 510.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.97 : 1,808.70 = 340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.97/1,808.70 = 340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.97x = 1,808.70 × 340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.97x = 615,102.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,102.70/1,205.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.05

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