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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.65, 2,850.89 and 730.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.65, 2,850.89 and 730.01 is: 1,095.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.65 : 2,850.89 = 730.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.65/2,850.89 = 730.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.65x = 2,850.89 × 730.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.65x = 2,081,160.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,160.30/1,899.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.55

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