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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.37, 2,332.13 and 734.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.37, 2,332.13 and 734.03 is: 1,100.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.37 : 2,332.13 = 734.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.37/2,332.13 = 734.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.37x = 2,332.13 × 734.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.37x = 1,711,841.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,841.72/1,555.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.60

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