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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.34, 2,854.68 and 748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.34, 2,854.68 and 748 is: 1,122.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.34 : 2,854.68 = 748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.34/2,854.68 = 748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.34x = 2,854.68 × 748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.34x = 2,135,300.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,300.64/1,902.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.46

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