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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.15, 2,707.82 and 506.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.15, 2,707.82 and 506.72 is: 760.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.15 : 2,707.82 = 506.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.15/2,707.82 = 506.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.15x = 2,707.82 × 506.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.15x = 1,372,090.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,090.48/1,805.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.10

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