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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.10, 2,709.44 and 766.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.10, 2,709.44 and 766.11 is: 1,149.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.10 : 2,709.44 = 766.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.10/2,709.44 = 766.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.10x = 2,709.44 × 766.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.10x = 2,075,711.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,711.70/1,806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.28

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