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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803, 2,704.50 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803, 2,704.50 and 435 is: 652.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803 : 2,704.50 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803/2,704.50 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803x = 2,704.50 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803x = 1,176,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,457.50/1,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.50

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