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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.38, 2,705.07 and 504.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.38, 2,705.07 and 504.89 is: 757.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.38 : 2,705.07 = 504.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.38/2,705.07 = 504.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.38x = 2,705.07 × 504.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.38x = 1,365,762.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,762.79/1,803.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.34

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