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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.31, 2,859.61 and 736.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.31, 2,859.61 and 736.32 is: 1,103.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.31 : 2,859.61 = 736.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.31/2,859.61 = 736.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.31x = 2,859.61 × 736.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.31x = 2,105,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,588.04/1,907.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.96

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