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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,914.74, 2,873.22 and 745.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,914.74, 2,873.22 and 745.55 is: 1,118.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,914.74 : 2,873.22 = 745.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,914.74/2,873.22 = 745.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,914.74x = 2,873.22 × 745.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,914.74x = 2,142,112.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,112.01/1,914.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.75

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