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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.54, 2,702.07 and 503.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.54, 2,702.07 and 503.14 is: 754.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.54 : 2,702.07 = 503.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.54/2,702.07 = 503.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.54x = 2,702.07 × 503.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.54x = 1,359,519.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,519.50/1,801.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.64

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