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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.38, 2,705.20 and 762.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.38, 2,705.20 and 762.35 is: 1,143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.38 : 2,705.20 = 762.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.38/2,705.20 = 762.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.38x = 2,705.20 × 762.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.38x = 2,062,314.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,314.08/1,803.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.58

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