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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.49, 2,325.38 and 729.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.49, 2,325.38 and 729.53 is: 1,092.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.49 : 2,325.38 = 729.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.49/2,325.38 = 729.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.49x = 2,325.38 × 729.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.49x = 1,696,424.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,424.67/1,552.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.72

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