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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.88, 2,853.36 and 748.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.88, 2,853.36 and 748.44 is: 1,122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.88 : 2,853.36 = 748.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.88/2,853.36 = 748.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.88x = 2,853.36 × 748.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.88x = 2,135,568.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,568.76/1,901.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.87

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