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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.54, 2,322.71 and 725.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.54, 2,322.71 and 725.66 is: 1,088.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.54 : 2,322.71 = 725.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.54/2,322.71 = 725.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.54x = 2,322.71 × 725.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.54x = 1,685,497.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,497.74/1,548.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.44

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