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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.50, 2,706.75 and 436.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.50, 2,706.75 and 436.50 is: 654.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.50 : 2,706.75 = 436.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.50/2,706.75 = 436.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.50x = 2,706.75 × 436.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.50x = 1,181,496.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,496.38/1,804.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.75

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