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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.46, 2,707.15 and 505.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.46, 2,707.15 and 505.93 is: 759.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.46 : 2,707.15 = 505.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.46/2,707.15 = 505.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.46x = 2,707.15 × 505.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.46x = 1,369,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,639.59/1,804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.03

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