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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.15, 2,706.69 and 505.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.15, 2,706.69 and 505.62 is: 758.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.15 : 2,706.69 = 505.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.15/2,706.69 = 505.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.15x = 2,706.69 × 505.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.15x = 1,368,549.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,549.46/1,804.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.56

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