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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.62, 2,855.33 and 733.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.62, 2,855.33 and 733.40 is: 1,100.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.62 : 2,855.33 = 733.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.62/2,855.33 = 733.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.62x = 2,855.33 × 733.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.62x = 2,094,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,099.02/1,903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.06

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