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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.67, 2,324.39 and 728.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.67, 2,324.39 and 728.25 is: 1,091.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.67 : 2,324.39 = 728.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.67/2,324.39 = 728.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.67x = 2,324.39 × 728.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.67x = 1,692,733.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,733.38/1,550.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.61

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