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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.19, 2,706.30 and 505.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.19, 2,706.30 and 505.76 is: 758.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.19 : 2,706.30 = 505.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.19/2,706.30 = 505.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.19x = 2,706.30 × 505.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.19x = 1,368,738.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,738.29/1,804.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.64

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