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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.67, 2,704.02 and 1,032.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.67, 2,704.02 and 1,032.63 is: 1,548.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.67 : 2,704.02 = 1,032.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.67/2,704.02 = 1,032.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.67x = 2,704.02 × 1,032.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.67x = 2,792,252.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,252.17/1,802.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.95

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