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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.56, 2,709.29 and 766.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.56, 2,709.29 and 766.54 is: 1,149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.56 : 2,709.29 = 766.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.56/2,709.29 = 766.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.56x = 2,709.29 × 766.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.56x = 2,076,779.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,779.16/1,806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.58

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