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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.60, 2,706.90 and 505.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.60, 2,706.90 and 505.90 is: 758.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.60 : 2,706.90 = 505.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.60/2,706.90 = 505.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.60x = 2,706.90 × 505.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.60x = 1,369,420.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,420.71/1,804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.85

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