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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.19, 2,705.27 and 764.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.19, 2,705.27 and 764.01 is: 1,145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.19 : 2,705.27 = 764.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.19/2,705.27 = 764.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.19x = 2,705.27 × 764.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.19x = 2,066,849.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,849.51/1,804.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.59

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