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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.65, 1,726.61 and 534.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.65, 1,726.61 and 534.65 is: 802.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.65 : 1,726.61 = 534.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.65/1,726.61 = 534.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.65x = 1,726.61 × 534.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.65x = 923,120.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,120.73/1,150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.26

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