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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.48, 2,706.87 and 555.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.48, 2,706.87 and 555.35 is: 833.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.48 : 2,706.87 = 555.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.48/2,706.87 = 555.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.48x = 2,706.87 × 555.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.48x = 1,503,257.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,257.48/1,804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.07

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