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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.30, 2,323.48 and 726.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.30, 2,323.48 and 726.76 is: 1,089.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.30 : 2,323.48 = 726.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.30/2,323.48 = 726.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.30x = 2,323.48 × 726.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.30x = 1,688,608.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,608.69/1,550.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.21

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