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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.52, 2,861.72 and 737.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.52, 2,861.72 and 737.53 is: 1,106.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.52 : 2,861.72 = 737.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.52/2,861.72 = 737.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.52x = 2,861.72 × 737.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.52x = 2,110,600.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,600.66/1,907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.46

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