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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.68, 2,709.39 and 767.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.68, 2,709.39 and 767.34 is: 1,150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.68 : 2,709.39 = 767.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.68/2,709.39 = 767.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.68x = 2,709.39 × 767.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.68x = 2,079,023.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,023.32/1,807.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.11

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