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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.92, 2,702.64 and 761.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.92, 2,702.64 and 761.82 is: 1,142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.92 : 2,702.64 = 761.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.92/2,702.64 = 761.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.92x = 2,702.64 × 761.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.92x = 2,058,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,925.20/1,801.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.63

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