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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.64, 2,709.60 and 508.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.64, 2,709.60 and 508.08 is: 762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.64 : 2,709.60 = 508.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.64/2,709.60 = 508.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.64x = 2,709.60 × 508.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.64x = 1,376,693.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,693.57/1,806.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.02

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