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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.74, 2,655.53 and 731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.74, 2,655.53 and 731.24 is: 1,095.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.74 : 2,655.53 = 731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.74/2,655.53 = 731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.74x = 2,655.53 × 731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.74x = 1,941,812.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,812.82/1,771.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.99

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