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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.40, 2,711.51 and 767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.40, 2,711.51 and 767.44 is: 1,151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.40 : 2,711.51 = 767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.40/2,711.51 = 767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.40x = 2,711.51 × 767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.40x = 2,080,903.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,903.84/1,807.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.33

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