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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.03, 1,808.78 and 340.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.03, 1,808.78 and 340.41 is: 510.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.03 : 1,808.78 = 340.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.03/1,808.78 = 340.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.03x = 1,808.78 × 340.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.03x = 615,726.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,726.80/1,206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.54

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