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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.07, 2,710.78 and 508.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.07, 2,710.78 and 508.55 is: 762.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.07 : 2,710.78 = 508.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.07/2,710.78 = 508.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.07x = 2,710.78 × 508.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.07x = 1,378,567.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,567.17/1,807.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.87

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