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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.67, 2,705.20 and 505.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.67, 2,705.20 and 505.14 is: 757.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.67 : 2,705.20 = 505.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.67/2,705.20 = 505.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.67x = 2,705.20 × 505.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.67x = 1,366,493.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,493.32/1,803.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.62

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