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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.52, 2,655.36 and 731.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.52, 2,655.36 and 731.04 is: 1,095.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.52 : 2,655.36 = 731.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.52/2,655.36 = 731.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.52x = 2,655.36 × 731.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.52x = 1,941,174.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,174.37/1,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.77

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