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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.59, 2,854.86 and 733.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.59, 2,854.86 and 733.74 is: 1,100.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.59 : 2,854.86 = 733.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.59/2,854.86 = 733.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.59x = 2,854.86 × 733.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.59x = 2,094,724.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,724.98/1,903.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.41

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