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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.63, 2,703.94 and 434.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.63, 2,703.94 and 434.63 is: 651.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.63 : 2,703.94 = 434.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.63/2,703.94 = 434.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.63x = 2,703.94 × 434.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.63x = 1,175,199.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,199.92/1,802.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.94

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