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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.55, 2,323.85 and 727.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.55, 2,323.85 and 727.01 is: 1,089.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.55 : 2,323.85 = 727.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.55/2,323.85 = 727.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.55x = 2,323.85 × 727.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.55x = 1,689,467.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,467.09/1,550.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.59

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