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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.84, 2,708.52 and 507.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.84, 2,708.52 and 507.40 is: 761.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.84 : 2,708.52 = 507.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.84/2,708.52 = 507.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.84x = 2,708.52 × 507.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.84x = 1,374,303.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,303.05/1,805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.03

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