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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.92, 2,705.52 and 505.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.92, 2,705.52 and 505.04 is: 757.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.92 : 2,705.52 = 505.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.92/2,705.52 = 505.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.92x = 2,705.52 × 505.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.92x = 1,366,395.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,395.82/1,803.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.46

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