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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.36, 2,707.49 and 765.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.36, 2,707.49 and 765.35 is: 1,147.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.36 : 2,707.49 = 765.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.36/2,707.49 = 765.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.36x = 2,707.49 × 765.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.36x = 2,072,163.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,163.93/1,805.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.78

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