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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.08, 2,707.66 and 506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.08, 2,707.66 and 506.52 is: 759.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.08 : 2,707.66 = 506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.08/2,707.66 = 506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.08x = 2,707.66 × 506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.08x = 1,371,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,483.94/1,805.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.79

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