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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.80, 2,709.06 and 765.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.80, 2,709.06 and 765.78 is: 1,148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.80 : 2,709.06 = 765.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.80/2,709.06 = 765.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.80x = 2,709.06 × 765.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.80x = 2,074,543.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,543.97/1,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.82

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