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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551, 2,326.48 and 728.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551, 2,326.48 and 728.70 is: 1,093.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551 : 2,326.48 = 728.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551/2,326.48 = 728.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551x = 2,326.48 × 728.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551x = 1,695,305.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,305.98/1,551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.04

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