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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.60, 2,710.82 and 767.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.60, 2,710.82 and 767.07 is: 1,149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.60 : 2,710.82 = 767.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.60/2,710.82 = 767.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.60x = 2,710.82 × 767.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.60x = 2,079,390.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,390.62/1,808.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.73

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