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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553, 2,328.74 and 730.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553, 2,328.74 and 730.58 is: 1,095.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553 : 2,328.74 = 730.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553/2,328.74 = 730.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553x = 2,328.74 × 730.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553x = 1,701,330.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,330.87/1,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.51

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