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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.70, 2,482.98 and 730.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.70, 2,482.98 and 730.63 is: 1,095.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.70 : 2,482.98 = 730.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.70/2,482.98 = 730.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.70x = 2,482.98 × 730.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.70x = 1,814,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,139.68/1,655.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.70

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