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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.52, 2,704.88 and 505.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.52, 2,704.88 and 505.12 is: 757.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.52 : 2,704.88 = 505.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.52/2,704.88 = 505.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.52x = 2,704.88 × 505.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.52x = 1,366,288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,288.99/1,803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.57

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