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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.11, 2,707.12 and 765.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.11, 2,707.12 and 765.09 is: 1,147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.11 : 2,707.12 = 765.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.11/2,707.12 = 765.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.11x = 2,707.12 × 765.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.11x = 2,071,197.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,197.25/1,805.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.41

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