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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.63, 2,854.68 and 732.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.63, 2,854.68 and 732.98 is: 1,099.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.63 : 2,854.68 = 732.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.63/2,854.68 = 732.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.63x = 2,854.68 × 732.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.63x = 2,092,409.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,409.07/1,903.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.17

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