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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.08, 2,704.39 and 763.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.08, 2,704.39 and 763.49 is: 1,145.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.08 : 2,704.39 = 763.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.08/2,704.39 = 763.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.08x = 2,704.39 × 763.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.08x = 2,064,779.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,779.57/1,803.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.14

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