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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.02, 1,801 and 762.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.02, 1,801 and 762.19 is: 1,142.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.02 : 1,801 = 762.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.02/1,801 = 762.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.02x = 1,801 × 762.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.02x = 1,372,704.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,704.19/1,202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.00

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