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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.76, 2,268.95 and 1,307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.76, 2,268.95 and 1,307.80 is: 1,806.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.76 : 2,268.95 = 1,307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.76/2,268.95 = 1,307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.76x = 2,268.95 × 1,307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.76x = 2,967,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,316.34/1,642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.29

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