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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.75, 3,457.13 and 765.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.75, 3,457.13 and 765.75 is: 1,148.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.75 : 3,457.13 = 765.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.75/3,457.13 = 765.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.75x = 3,457.13 × 765.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.75x = 2,647,293.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,293.47/2,304.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.63

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