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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.66, 1,726.67 and 534.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.66, 1,726.67 and 534.58 is: 802.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.66 : 1,726.67 = 534.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.66/1,726.67 = 534.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.66x = 1,726.67 × 534.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.66x = 923,043.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,043.25/1,150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.19

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