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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.05, 4,609.57 and 764.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.05, 4,609.57 and 764.55 is: 1,146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.05 : 4,609.57 = 764.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.05/4,609.57 = 764.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.05x = 4,609.57 × 764.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.05x = 3,524,246.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,246.74/3,073.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.82

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