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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.99, 2,712.11 and 767.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.99, 2,712.11 and 767.87 is: 1,151.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.99 : 2,712.11 = 767.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.99/2,712.11 = 767.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.99x = 2,712.11 × 767.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.99x = 2,082,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,550.46/1,807.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.86

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