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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.76, 2,330.62 and 731.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.76, 2,330.62 and 731.58 is: 1,097.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.76 : 2,330.62 = 731.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.76/2,330.62 = 731.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.76x = 2,330.62 × 731.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.76x = 1,705,033.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,033.15/1,553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.36

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