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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.48, 2,703.71 and 762.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.48, 2,703.71 and 762.32 is: 1,143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.48 : 2,703.71 = 762.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.48/2,703.71 = 762.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.48x = 2,703.71 × 762.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.48x = 2,061,100.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,100.87/1,802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.48

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