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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.36, 2,711.27 and 767.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.36, 2,711.27 and 767.17 is: 1,150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.36 : 2,711.27 = 767.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.36/2,711.27 = 767.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.36x = 2,711.27 × 767.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.36x = 2,080,010.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,010.31/1,807.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.85

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