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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.73, 2,330.60 and 731.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.73, 2,330.60 and 731.57 is: 1,098.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.73 : 2,330.60 = 731.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.73/2,330.60 = 731.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.73x = 2,330.60 × 731.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.73x = 1,704,981.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,981.73/1,552.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.06

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