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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.26, 2,706.39 and 436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.26, 2,706.39 and 436.26 is: 654.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.26 : 2,706.39 = 436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.26/2,706.39 = 436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.26x = 2,706.39 × 436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.26x = 1,180,689.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,689.70/1,804.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.39

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