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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.02, 1,802.50 and 763.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.02, 1,802.50 and 763.19 is: 1,143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.02 : 1,802.50 = 763.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.02/1,802.50 = 763.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.02x = 1,802.50 × 763.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.02x = 1,375,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,649.98/1,203.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.50

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