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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.52, 2,706.87 and 506.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.52, 2,706.87 and 506.09 is: 759.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.52 : 2,706.87 = 506.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.52/2,706.87 = 506.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.52x = 2,706.87 × 506.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.52x = 1,369,919.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,919.84/1,804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.16

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