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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.99, 2,709.60 and 765.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.99, 2,709.60 and 765.95 is: 1,149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.99 : 2,709.60 = 765.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.99/2,709.60 = 765.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.99x = 2,709.60 × 765.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.99x = 2,075,414.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,414.29/1,805.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.18

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