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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.09, 2,707.70 and 506.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.09, 2,707.70 and 506.66 is: 760.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.09 : 2,707.70 = 506.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.09/2,707.70 = 506.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.09x = 2,707.70 × 506.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.09x = 1,371,867.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,867.21/1,805.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.00

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