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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.24, 2,085.52 and 732.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.24, 2,085.52 and 732.96 is: 1,098.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.24 : 2,085.52 = 732.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.24/2,085.52 = 732.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.24x = 2,085.52 × 732.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.24x = 1,528,602.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,602.74/1,391.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.73

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