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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.44, 2,708.24 and 506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.44, 2,708.24 and 506.88 is: 760.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.44 : 2,708.24 = 506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.44/2,708.24 = 506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.44x = 2,708.24 × 506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.44x = 1,372,752.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,752.69/1,805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.34

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