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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.41, 2,856.29 and 734.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.41, 2,856.29 and 734.55 is: 1,101.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.41 : 2,856.29 = 734.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.41/2,856.29 = 734.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.41x = 2,856.29 × 734.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.41x = 2,098,084.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,084.15/1,905.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.12

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