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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.83, 2,710.23 and 508.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.83, 2,710.23 and 508.29 is: 762.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.83 : 2,710.23 = 508.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.83/2,710.23 = 508.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.83x = 2,710.23 × 508.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.83x = 1,377,582.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,582.81/1,806.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.43

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