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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.88, 2,706.28 and 505.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.88, 2,706.28 and 505.35 is: 758.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.88 : 2,706.28 = 505.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.88/2,706.28 = 505.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.88x = 2,706.28 × 505.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.88x = 1,367,618.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,618.60/1,803.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.15

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