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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.12, 2,332.61 and 732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.12, 2,332.61 and 732.80 is: 1,099.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.12 : 2,332.61 = 732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.12/2,332.61 = 732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.12x = 2,332.61 × 732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.12x = 1,709,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,332.52/1,555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.17

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