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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,896.54, 2,845.62 and 726.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,896.54, 2,845.62 and 726.90 is: 1,090.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,896.54 : 2,845.62 = 726.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,896.54/2,845.62 = 726.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,896.54x = 2,845.62 × 726.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,896.54x = 2,068,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,481.18/1,896.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.66

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