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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.84, 2,329.53 and 730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.84, 2,329.53 and 730.96 is: 1,096.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.84 : 2,329.53 = 730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.84/2,329.53 = 730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.84x = 2,329.53 × 730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.84x = 1,702,793.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,793.25/1,552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.57

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