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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.70, 2,704.59 and 762.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.70, 2,704.59 and 762.17 is: 1,143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.70 : 2,704.59 = 762.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.70/2,704.59 = 762.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.70x = 2,704.59 × 762.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.70x = 2,061,343.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,343.84/1,802.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.48

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