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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.52, 2,762.94 and 802.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.52, 2,762.94 and 802.48 is: 1,203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.52 : 2,762.94 = 802.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.52/2,762.94 = 802.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.52x = 2,762.94 × 802.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.52x = 2,217,204.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,204.09/1,842.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.35

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