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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.30, 2,706.80 and 764.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.30, 2,706.80 and 764.30 is: 1,146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.30 : 2,706.80 = 764.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.30/2,706.80 = 764.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.30x = 2,706.80 × 764.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.30x = 2,068,807.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,807.24/1,804.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.60

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