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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.24, 2,707.42 and 764.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.24, 2,707.42 and 764.16 is: 1,146.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.24 : 2,707.42 = 764.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.24/2,707.42 = 764.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.24x = 2,707.42 × 764.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.24x = 2,068,902.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,902.07/1,804.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.69

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