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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.14, 4,609.70 and 764.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.14, 4,609.70 and 764.64 is: 1,146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.14 : 4,609.70 = 764.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.14/4,609.70 = 764.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.14x = 4,609.70 × 764.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.14x = 3,524,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,757.18/3,073.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.96

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