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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.50, 2,332.34 and 732.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.50, 2,332.34 and 732.95 is: 1,098.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.50 : 2,332.34 = 732.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.50/2,332.34 = 732.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.50x = 2,332.34 × 732.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.50x = 1,709,488.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,488.89/1,555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.99

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