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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.84, 2,702.77 and 763.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.84, 2,702.77 and 763.66 is: 1,144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.84 : 2,702.77 = 763.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.84/2,702.77 = 763.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.84x = 2,702.77 × 763.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.84x = 2,063,988.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,988.67/1,802.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.85

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