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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.34, 1,726.02 and 534.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.34, 1,726.02 and 534.50 is: 801.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.34 : 1,726.02 = 534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.34/1,726.02 = 534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.34x = 1,726.02 × 534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.34x = 922,557.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,557.69/1,150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.99

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