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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871, 2,806.50 and 503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871, 2,806.50 and 503 is: 754.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871 : 2,806.50 = 503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871/2,806.50 = 503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871x = 2,806.50 × 503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871x = 1,411,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,669.50/1,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.50

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