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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.79, 2,848.73 and 974.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.79, 2,848.73 and 974.54 is: 1,459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.79 : 2,848.73 = 974.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.79/2,848.73 = 974.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.79x = 2,848.73 × 974.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.79x = 2,776,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,201.33/1,901.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.78

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