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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.70, 2,707.59 and 764.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.70, 2,707.59 and 764.17 is: 1,146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.70 : 2,707.59 = 764.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.70/2,707.59 = 764.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.70x = 2,707.59 × 764.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.70x = 2,069,059.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,059.05/1,804.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.48

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