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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.94, 2,707.41 and 506.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.94, 2,707.41 and 506.51 is: 759.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.94 : 2,707.41 = 506.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.94/2,707.41 = 506.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.94x = 2,707.41 × 506.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.94x = 1,371,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,330.24/1,804.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.77

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