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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.02, 1,807.37 and 764.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.02, 1,807.37 and 764.96 is: 1,147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.02 : 1,807.37 = 764.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.02/1,807.37 = 764.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.02x = 1,807.37 × 764.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.02x = 1,382,561.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,561.93/1,205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.34

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