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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.96, 2,709.05 and 507.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.96, 2,709.05 and 507.53 is: 761.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.96 : 2,709.05 = 507.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.96/2,709.05 = 507.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.96x = 2,709.05 × 507.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.96x = 1,374,921.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,921.61/1,805.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.32

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