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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.63, 2,833.34 and 734.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.63, 2,833.34 and 734.38 is: 1,101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.63 : 2,833.34 = 734.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.63/2,833.34 = 734.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.63x = 2,833.34 × 734.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.63x = 2,080,748.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,748.23/1,888.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.72

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