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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.66, 2,830.68 and 733.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.66, 2,830.68 and 733.14 is: 1,099.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.66 : 2,830.68 = 733.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.66/2,830.68 = 733.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.66x = 2,830.68 × 733.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.66x = 2,075,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,284.74/1,887.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.40

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