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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.33, 2,707.76 and 765.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.33, 2,707.76 and 765.75 is: 1,148.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.33 : 2,707.76 = 765.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.33/2,707.76 = 765.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.33x = 2,707.76 × 765.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.33x = 2,073,467.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,467.22/1,805.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.53

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