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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.59, 2,705.48 and 505.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.59, 2,705.48 and 505.16 is: 757.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.59 : 2,705.48 = 505.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.59/2,705.48 = 505.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.59x = 2,705.48 × 505.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.59x = 1,366,690.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,690.08/1,803.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.76

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