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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.81, 2,854.23 and 747.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.81, 2,854.23 and 747.75 is: 1,121.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.81 : 2,854.23 = 747.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.81/2,854.23 = 747.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.81x = 2,854.23 × 747.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.81x = 2,134,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,250.48/1,902.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.63

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