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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.81, 2,702.13 and 761.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.81, 2,702.13 and 761.77 is: 1,142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.81 : 2,702.13 = 761.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.81/2,702.13 = 761.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.81x = 2,702.13 × 761.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.81x = 2,058,401.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,401.57/1,801.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.41

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