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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.25, 2,701.35 and 761.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.25, 2,701.35 and 761.94 is: 1,142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.25 : 2,701.35 = 761.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.25/2,701.35 = 761.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.25x = 2,701.35 × 761.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.25x = 2,058,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,266.62/1,802.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.05

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