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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804, 2,706.03 and 649.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804, 2,706.03 and 649.78 is: 974.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804 : 2,706.03 = 649.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804/2,706.03 = 649.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804x = 2,706.03 × 649.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804x = 1,758,324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,324.17/1,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.68

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