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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.47, 2,711.16 and 508.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.47, 2,711.16 and 508.91 is: 763.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.47 : 2,711.16 = 508.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.47/2,711.16 = 508.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.47x = 2,711.16 × 508.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.47x = 1,379,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,722.88/1,807.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.34

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