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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.39, 2,707.47 and 766.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.39, 2,707.47 and 766.05 is: 1,148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.39 : 2,707.47 = 766.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.39/2,707.47 = 766.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.39x = 2,707.47 × 766.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.39x = 2,074,057.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,057.39/1,806.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.18

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