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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.03, 2,327.64 and 730.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.03, 2,327.64 and 730.15 is: 1,095.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.03 : 2,327.64 = 730.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.03/2,327.64 = 730.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.03x = 2,327.64 × 730.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.03x = 1,699,526.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,526.35/1,552.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.03

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