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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.69, 2,702.73 and 503.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.69, 2,702.73 and 503.26 is: 754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.69 : 2,702.73 = 503.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.69/2,702.73 = 503.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.69x = 2,702.73 × 503.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.69x = 1,360,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,175.90/1,801.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.94

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