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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.79, 2,706.06 and 763.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.79, 2,706.06 and 763.78 is: 1,145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.79 : 2,706.06 = 763.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.79/2,706.06 = 763.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.79x = 2,706.06 × 763.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.79x = 2,066,834.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,834.51/1,803.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.83

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