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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.49, 2,328.60 and 731.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.49, 2,328.60 and 731.09 is: 1,095.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.49 : 2,328.60 = 731.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.49/2,328.60 = 731.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.49x = 2,328.60 × 731.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.49x = 1,702,416.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,416.17/1,553.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.87

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