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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.68, 2,707.44 and 764.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.68, 2,707.44 and 764.77 is: 1,147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.68 : 2,707.44 = 764.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.68/2,707.44 = 764.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.68x = 2,707.44 × 764.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.68x = 2,070,568.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,568.89/1,804.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.33

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