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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.95, 2,763.57 and 802.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.95, 2,763.57 and 802.43 is: 1,203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.95 : 2,763.57 = 802.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.95/2,763.57 = 802.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.95x = 2,763.57 × 802.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.95x = 2,217,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,571.03/1,842.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.27

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