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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.26, 2,709.39 and 765.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.26, 2,709.39 and 765.99 is: 1,148.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.26 : 2,709.39 = 765.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.26/2,709.39 = 765.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.26x = 2,709.39 × 765.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.26x = 2,075,375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,375.81/1,806.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.99

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