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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.84, 2,708.86 and 507.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.84, 2,708.86 and 507.41 is: 761.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.84 : 2,708.86 = 507.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.84/2,708.86 = 507.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.84x = 2,708.86 × 507.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.84x = 1,374,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,514.19/1,805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.15

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