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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804, 2,706.06 and 505.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804, 2,706.06 and 505.48 is: 758.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804 : 2,706.06 = 505.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804/2,706.06 = 505.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804x = 2,706.06 × 505.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804x = 1,367,859.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,859.21/1,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.24

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