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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.42, 2,707.35 and 764.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.42, 2,707.35 and 764.65 is: 1,147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.42 : 2,707.35 = 764.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.42/2,707.35 = 764.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.42x = 2,707.35 × 764.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.42x = 2,070,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,175.18/1,804.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.28

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