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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.50, 2,710.95 and 508.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.50, 2,710.95 and 508.68 is: 762.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.50 : 2,710.95 = 508.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.50/2,710.95 = 508.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.50x = 2,710.95 × 508.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.50x = 1,379,006.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,006.05/1,807.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.94

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