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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.66, 2,705.22 and 504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.66, 2,705.22 and 504.96 is: 757.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.66 : 2,705.22 = 504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.66/2,705.22 = 504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.66x = 2,705.22 × 504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.66x = 1,366,027.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,027.89/1,803.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.36

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