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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.33, 1,806.75 and 766.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.33, 1,806.75 and 766.90 is: 1,149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.33 : 1,806.75 = 766.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.33/1,806.75 = 766.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.33x = 1,806.75 × 766.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.33x = 1,385,592.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,592.06/1,205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.56

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