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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.07, 2,706.27 and 505.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.07, 2,706.27 and 505.53 is: 758.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.07 : 2,706.27 = 505.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.07/2,706.27 = 505.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.07x = 2,706.27 × 505.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.07x = 1,368,100.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,100.67/1,804.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.34

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