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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806, 2,708.70 and 507.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806, 2,708.70 and 507.18 is: 760.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806 : 2,708.70 = 507.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806/2,708.70 = 507.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806x = 2,708.70 × 507.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806x = 1,373,798.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,798.47/1,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.69

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