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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.94, 2,853.08 and 732.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.94, 2,853.08 and 732.23 is: 1,098.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.94 : 2,853.08 = 732.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.94/2,853.08 = 732.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.94x = 2,853.08 × 732.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.94x = 2,089,092.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,092.84/1,901.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.40

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