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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.83, 2,704.35 and 504.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.83, 2,704.35 and 504.30 is: 756.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.83 : 2,704.35 = 504.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.83/2,704.35 = 504.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.83x = 2,704.35 × 504.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.83x = 1,363,803.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,803.71/1,802.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.48

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