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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.24, 2,555.70 and 730.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.24, 2,555.70 and 730.27 is: 1,094.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.24 : 2,555.70 = 730.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.24/2,555.70 = 730.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.24x = 2,555.70 × 730.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.24x = 1,866,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,351.04/1,705.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.48

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