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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.52, 2,659.13 and 733.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.52, 2,659.13 and 733.24 is: 1,099.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.52 : 2,659.13 = 733.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.52/2,659.13 = 733.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.52x = 2,659.13 × 733.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.52x = 1,949,786.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,786.40/1,773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.39

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