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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.39, 2,706.60 and 505.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.39, 2,706.60 and 505.87 is: 758.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.39 : 2,706.60 = 505.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.39/2,706.60 = 505.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.39x = 2,706.60 × 505.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.39x = 1,369,187.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,187.74/1,804.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.81

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