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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.75, 3,455.63 and 764.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.75, 3,455.63 and 764.75 is: 1,147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.75 : 3,455.63 = 764.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.75/3,455.63 = 764.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.75x = 3,455.63 × 764.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.75x = 2,642,689.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,689.22/2,303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.13

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