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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.77, 2,708.76 and 507.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.77, 2,708.76 and 507.34 is: 761.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.77 : 2,708.76 = 507.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.77/2,708.76 = 507.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.77x = 2,708.76 × 507.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.77x = 1,374,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,249.50/1,805.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.03

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