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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.44, 2,831.22 and 733.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.44, 2,831.22 and 733.56 is: 1,099.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.44 : 2,831.22 = 733.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.44/2,831.22 = 733.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.44x = 2,831.22 × 733.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.44x = 2,076,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,869.74/1,888.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.78

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