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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.66, 2,704.44 and 504.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.66, 2,704.44 and 504.13 is: 756.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.66 : 2,704.44 = 504.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.66/2,704.44 = 504.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.66x = 2,704.44 × 504.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.66x = 1,363,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,389.34/1,802.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.32

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