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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.69, 2,854.20 and 732.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.69, 2,854.20 and 732.99 is: 1,099.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.69 : 2,854.20 = 732.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.69/2,854.20 = 732.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.69x = 2,854.20 × 732.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.69x = 2,092,100.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,100.06/1,902.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.55

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