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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807, 2,710.50 and 439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807, 2,710.50 and 439 is: 658.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807 : 2,710.50 = 439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807/2,710.50 = 439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807x = 2,710.50 × 439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807x = 1,189,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,909.50/1,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.50

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