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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.53, 2,850.26 and 730.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.53, 2,850.26 and 730.45 is: 1,095.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.53 : 2,850.26 = 730.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.53/2,850.26 = 730.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.53x = 2,850.26 × 730.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.53x = 2,081,972.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,972.33/1,900.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.47

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