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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.64, 2,702.94 and 761.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.64, 2,702.94 and 761.06 is: 1,141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.64 : 2,702.94 = 761.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.64/2,702.94 = 761.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.64x = 2,702.94 × 761.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.64x = 2,057,103.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,103.42/1,801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.79

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