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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.15, 2,704.69 and 762.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.15, 2,704.69 and 762.62 is: 1,143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.15 : 2,704.69 = 762.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.15/2,704.69 = 762.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.15x = 2,704.69 × 762.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.15x = 2,062,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,650.69/1,803.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.92

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