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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.39, 2,329.61 and 731.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.39, 2,329.61 and 731.53 is: 1,096.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.39 : 2,329.61 = 731.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.39/2,329.61 = 731.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.39x = 2,329.61 × 731.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.39x = 1,704,182.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,182.97/1,554.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.37

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