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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.58, 2,322.32 and 726.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.58, 2,322.32 and 726.72 is: 1,089.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.58 : 2,322.32 = 726.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.58/2,322.32 = 726.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.58x = 2,322.32 × 726.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.58x = 1,687,681.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,681.20/1,549.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.12

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