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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.08, 2,854.12 and 733.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.08, 2,854.12 and 733.24 is: 1,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.08 : 2,854.12 = 733.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.08/2,854.12 = 733.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.08x = 2,854.12 × 733.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.08x = 2,092,754.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,754.95/1,903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.67

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