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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.71, 2,705.60 and 505.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.71, 2,705.60 and 505.16 is: 757.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.71 : 2,705.60 = 505.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.71/2,705.60 = 505.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.71x = 2,705.60 × 505.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.71x = 1,366,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,760.90/1,803.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.75

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