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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.38, 2,328.99 and 730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.38, 2,328.99 and 730.96 is: 1,095.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.38 : 2,328.99 = 730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.38/2,328.99 = 730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.38x = 2,328.99 × 730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.38x = 1,702,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,398.53/1,553.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.93

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