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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.61, 2,699.78 and 1,144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.61, 2,699.78 and 1,144.44 is: 1,714.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.61 : 2,699.78 = 1,144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.61/2,699.78 = 1,144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.61x = 2,699.78 × 1,144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.61x = 3,089,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,730.50/1,802.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.03

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