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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.48, 2,705.48 and 762.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.48, 2,705.48 and 762.83 is: 1,144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.48 : 2,705.48 = 762.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.48/2,705.48 = 762.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.48x = 2,705.48 × 762.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.48x = 2,063,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,836.48/1,803.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.36

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