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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.90, 2,853.12 and 747.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.90, 2,853.12 and 747.38 is: 1,121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.90 : 2,853.12 = 747.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.90/2,853.12 = 747.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.90x = 2,853.12 × 747.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.90x = 2,132,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,350.56/1,901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.17

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