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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.51, 2,329.86 and 731.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.51, 2,329.86 and 731.68 is: 1,096.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.51 : 2,329.86 = 731.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.51/2,329.86 = 731.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.51x = 2,329.86 × 731.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.51x = 1,704,711.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,711.96/1,554.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.62

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