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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.40, 2,852.64 and 731.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.40, 2,852.64 and 731.76 is: 1,097.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.40 : 2,852.64 = 731.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.40/2,852.64 = 731.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.40x = 2,852.64 × 731.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.40x = 2,087,447.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,447.85/1,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.85

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