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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.54, 2,710.29 and 766.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.54, 2,710.29 and 766.60 is: 1,150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.54 : 2,710.29 = 766.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.54/2,710.29 = 766.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.54x = 2,710.29 × 766.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.54x = 2,077,704.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,704.41/1,806.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.10

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