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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.65, 2,854.15 and 748.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.65, 2,854.15 and 748.13 is: 1,122.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.65 : 2,854.15 = 748.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.65/2,854.15 = 748.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.65x = 2,854.15 × 748.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.65x = 2,135,259.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,259.10/1,902.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.26

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