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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.66, 2,854.00 and 748.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.66, 2,854.00 and 748.41 is: 1,122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.66 : 2,854.00 = 748.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.66/2,854.00 = 748.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.66x = 2,854.00 × 748.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.66x = 2,135,952.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,952.37/1,902.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.62

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