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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.33, 2,709.54 and 507.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.33, 2,709.54 and 507.77 is: 761.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.33 : 2,709.54 = 507.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.33/2,709.54 = 507.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.33x = 2,709.54 × 507.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.33x = 1,375,820.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,820.59/1,806.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.67

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