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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.58, 2,709.91 and 508.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.58, 2,709.91 and 508.02 is: 762.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.58 : 2,709.91 = 508.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.58/2,709.91 = 508.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.58x = 2,709.91 × 508.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.58x = 1,376,688.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,688.48/1,806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.04

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