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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.18, 2,703.37 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.18, 2,703.37 and 503.64 is: 755.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.18 : 2,703.37 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.18/2,703.37 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.18x = 2,703.37 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.18x = 1,361,525.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,525.27/1,802.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.49

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