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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.08, 2,712.16 and 509.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.08, 2,712.16 and 509.52 is: 764.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.08 : 2,712.16 = 509.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.08/2,712.16 = 509.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.08x = 2,712.16 × 509.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.08x = 1,381,899.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,899.76/1,808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.29

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