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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.08, 2,708.88 and 766.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.08, 2,708.88 and 766.50 is: 1,149.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.08 : 2,708.88 = 766.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.08/2,708.88 = 766.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.08x = 2,708.88 × 766.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.08x = 2,076,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,356.52/1,806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.65

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