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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.69, 2,809.03 and 504.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.69, 2,809.03 and 504.69 is: 757.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.69 : 2,809.03 = 504.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.69/2,809.03 = 504.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.69x = 2,809.03 × 504.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.69x = 1,417,683.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,683.59/1,872.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.03

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