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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.72, 2,850.84 and 747.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.72, 2,850.84 and 747.28 is: 1,120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.72 : 2,850.84 = 747.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.72/2,850.84 = 747.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.72x = 2,850.84 × 747.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.72x = 2,130,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,375.72/1,900.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.83

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