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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.27, 2,706.40 and 436.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.27, 2,706.40 and 436.27 is: 654.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.27 : 2,706.40 = 436.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.27/2,706.40 = 436.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.27x = 2,706.40 × 436.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.27x = 1,180,707.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,707.60/1,804.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.40

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