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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.71, 2,703.51 and 763.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.71, 2,703.51 and 763.06 is: 1,143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.71 : 2,703.51 = 763.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.71/2,703.51 = 763.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.71x = 2,703.51 × 763.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.71x = 2,062,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,942.25/1,803.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.72

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