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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.13, 2,704.71 and 504.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.13, 2,704.71 and 504.61 is: 756.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.13 : 2,704.71 = 504.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.13/2,704.71 = 504.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.13x = 2,704.71 × 504.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.13x = 1,364,823.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,823.71/1,803.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.92

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