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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.76, 2,708.82 and 507.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.76, 2,708.82 and 507.24 is: 760.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.76 : 2,708.82 = 507.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.76/2,708.82 = 507.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.76x = 2,708.82 × 507.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.76x = 1,374,021.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,021.86/1,805.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.91

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