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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.98, 2,857.59 and 750.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.98, 2,857.59 and 750.54 is: 1,126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.98 : 2,857.59 = 750.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.98/2,857.59 = 750.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.98x = 2,857.59 × 750.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.98x = 2,144,735.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,735.60/1,903.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.45

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