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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553, 2,327.60 and 730.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553, 2,327.60 and 730.18 is: 1,094.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553 : 2,327.60 = 730.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553/2,327.60 = 730.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553x = 2,327.60 × 730.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553x = 1,699,566.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,566.97/1,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.38

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