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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.12, 2,703.28 and 762.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.12, 2,703.28 and 762.22 is: 1,143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.12 : 2,703.28 = 762.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.12/2,703.28 = 762.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.12x = 2,703.28 × 762.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.12x = 2,060,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,494.08/1,802.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.37

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