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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.79, 2,702.70 and 763.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.79, 2,702.70 and 763.56 is: 1,144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.79 : 2,702.70 = 763.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.79/2,702.70 = 763.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.79x = 2,702.70 × 763.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.79x = 2,063,673.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,673.61/1,802.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.71

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