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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.16, 2,709.24 and 507.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.16, 2,709.24 and 507.63 is: 761.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.16 : 2,709.24 = 507.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.16/2,709.24 = 507.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.16x = 2,709.24 × 507.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.16x = 1,375,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,275.42/1,806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.44

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