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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.01, 1,726.22 and 534.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.01, 1,726.22 and 534.31 is: 802.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.01 : 1,726.22 = 534.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.01/1,726.22 = 534.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.01x = 1,726.22 × 534.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.01x = 922,333.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,333.63/1,150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.03

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