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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.19, 2,706.28 and 766.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.19, 2,706.28 and 766.00 is: 1,148.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.19 : 2,706.28 = 766.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.19/2,706.28 = 766.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.19x = 2,706.28 × 766.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.19x = 2,073,011.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,011.95/1,805.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.36

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