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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.44, 2,703.83 and 503.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.44, 2,703.83 and 503.92 is: 755.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.44 : 2,703.83 = 503.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.44/2,703.83 = 503.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.44x = 2,703.83 × 503.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.44x = 1,362,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,504.73/1,802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.92

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