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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.56, 2,324.94 and 728.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.56, 2,324.94 and 728.32 is: 1,092.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.56 : 2,324.94 = 728.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.56/2,324.94 = 728.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.56x = 2,324.94 × 728.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.56x = 1,693,300.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,300.30/1,550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.06

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