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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.11, 2,710.65 and 508.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.11, 2,710.65 and 508.58 is: 762.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.11 : 2,710.65 = 508.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.11/2,710.65 = 508.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.11x = 2,710.65 × 508.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.11x = 1,378,582.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,582.38/1,807.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.87

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