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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.09, 2,706.23 and 505.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.09, 2,706.23 and 505.66 is: 758.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.09 : 2,706.23 = 505.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.09/2,706.23 = 505.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.09x = 2,706.23 × 505.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.09x = 1,368,426.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,426.76/1,804.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.51

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