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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.33, 2,708.13 and 506.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.33, 2,708.13 and 506.75 is: 760.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.33 : 2,708.13 = 506.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.33/2,708.13 = 506.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.33x = 2,708.13 × 506.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.33x = 1,372,344.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,344.88/1,805.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.16

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