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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.85, 2,332.28 and 732.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.85, 2,332.28 and 732.69 is: 1,099.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.85 : 2,332.28 = 732.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.85/2,332.28 = 732.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.85x = 2,332.28 × 732.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.85x = 1,708,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,840.06/1,553.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.75

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