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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.19, 2,860.48 and 737.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.19, 2,860.48 and 737.73 is: 1,106.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.19 : 2,860.48 = 737.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.19/2,860.48 = 737.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.19x = 2,860.48 × 737.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.19x = 2,110,262.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,262.83/1,907.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.48

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