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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.50, 2,709.84 and 508.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.50, 2,709.84 and 508.07 is: 762.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.50 : 2,709.84 = 508.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.50/2,709.84 = 508.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.50x = 2,709.84 × 508.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.50x = 1,376,788.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,788.41/1,806.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.13

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