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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.35, 2,709.54 and 507.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.35, 2,709.54 and 507.78 is: 761.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.35 : 2,709.54 = 507.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.35/2,709.54 = 507.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.35x = 2,709.54 × 507.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.35x = 1,375,850.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,850.22/1,806.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.68

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