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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.58, 2,703.96 and 761.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.58, 2,703.96 and 761.54 is: 1,142.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.58 : 2,703.96 = 761.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.58/2,703.96 = 761.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.58x = 2,703.96 × 761.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.58x = 2,059,173.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,173.70/1,802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.35

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