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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.57, 2,707.02 and 506.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.57, 2,707.02 and 506.04 is: 759.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.57 : 2,707.02 = 506.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.57/2,707.02 = 506.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.57x = 2,707.02 × 506.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.57x = 1,369,860.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,860.40/1,804.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.11

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