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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.76, 2,655.31 and 730.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.76, 2,655.31 and 730.55 is: 1,094.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.76 : 2,655.31 = 730.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.76/2,655.31 = 730.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.76x = 2,655.31 × 730.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.76x = 1,939,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,825.73/1,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.86

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