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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.80, 2,853 and 731.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.80, 2,853 and 731.74 is: 1,097.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.80 : 2,853 = 731.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.80/2,853 = 731.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.80x = 2,853 × 731.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.80x = 2,087,654.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,654.22/1,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.73

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