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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.68, 2,709.48 and 766.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.68, 2,709.48 and 766.67 is: 1,149.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.68 : 2,709.48 = 766.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.68/2,709.48 = 766.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.68x = 2,709.48 × 766.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.68x = 2,077,263.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,263.48/1,806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.77

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