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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.76, 2,320.68 and 725.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.76, 2,320.68 and 725.68 is: 1,088.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.76 : 2,320.68 = 725.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.76/2,320.68 = 725.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.76x = 2,320.68 × 725.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.76x = 1,684,071.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,071.06/1,547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.07

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