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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.13, 2,708.10 and 555.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.13, 2,708.10 and 555.74 is: 833.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.13 : 2,708.10 = 555.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.13/2,708.10 = 555.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.13x = 2,708.10 × 555.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.13x = 1,504,985.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,985.95/1,805.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.73

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