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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.02, 2,853.84 and 747.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.02, 2,853.84 and 747.50 is: 1,121.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.02 : 2,853.84 = 747.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.02/2,853.84 = 747.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.02x = 2,853.84 × 747.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.02x = 2,133,245.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,245.40/1,902.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.57

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