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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.93, 2,703.27 and 761.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.93, 2,703.27 and 761.93 is: 1,143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.93 : 2,703.27 = 761.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.93/2,703.27 = 761.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.93x = 2,703.27 × 761.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.93x = 2,059,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,698.70/1,801.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.05

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