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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.94, 2,708.78 and 507.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.94, 2,708.78 and 507.51 is: 761.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.94 : 2,708.78 = 507.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.94/2,708.78 = 507.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.94x = 2,708.78 × 507.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.94x = 1,374,730.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,730.40/1,805.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.23

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