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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.02, 2,852.34 and 746.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.02, 2,852.34 and 746.50 is: 1,120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.02 : 2,852.34 = 746.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.02/2,852.34 = 746.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.02x = 2,852.34 × 746.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.02x = 2,129,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,271.81/1,901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.07

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