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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.48, 2,706.71 and 764.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.48, 2,706.71 and 764.32 is: 1,146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.48 : 2,706.71 = 764.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.48/2,706.71 = 764.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.48x = 2,706.71 × 764.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.48x = 2,068,792.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,792.59/1,804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.48

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