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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.54, 2,855.39 and 733.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.54, 2,855.39 and 733.15 is: 1,099.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.54 : 2,855.39 = 733.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.54/2,855.39 = 733.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.54x = 2,855.39 × 733.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.54x = 2,093,418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,418.37/1,903.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.75

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