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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.46, 2,704.64 and 763.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.46, 2,704.64 and 763.81 is: 1,144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.46 : 2,704.64 = 763.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.46/2,704.64 = 763.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.46x = 2,704.64 × 763.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.46x = 2,065,831.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,831.08/1,804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.85

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