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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.93, 2,703.31 and 762.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.93, 2,703.31 and 762.02 is: 1,143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.93 : 2,703.31 = 762.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.93/2,703.31 = 762.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.93x = 2,703.31 × 762.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.93x = 2,059,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,972.48/1,801.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.20

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