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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.92, 2,702.02 and 924.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.92, 2,702.02 and 924.68 is: 1,385.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.92 : 2,702.02 = 924.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.92/2,702.02 = 924.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.92x = 2,702.02 × 924.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.92x = 2,498,503.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,503.85/1,802.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.81

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