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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.63, 2,709.95 and 766.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.63, 2,709.95 and 766.37 is: 1,149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.63 : 2,709.95 = 766.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.63/2,709.95 = 766.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.63x = 2,709.95 × 766.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.63x = 2,076,833.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,833.07/1,806.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.56

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