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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.65, 2,835.74 and 504.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.65, 2,835.74 and 504.09 is: 756.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.65 : 2,835.74 = 504.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.65/2,835.74 = 504.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.65x = 2,835.74 × 504.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.65x = 1,429,465.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,465.66/1,890.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.07

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