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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.81, 2,853.99 and 732.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.81, 2,853.99 and 732.78 is: 1,099.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.81 : 2,853.99 = 732.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.81/2,853.99 = 732.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.81x = 2,853.99 × 732.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.81x = 2,091,346.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,346.79/1,901.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.66

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