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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.76, 1,725.17 and 534.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.76, 1,725.17 and 534.15 is: 800.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.76 : 1,725.17 = 534.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.76/1,725.17 = 534.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.76x = 1,725.17 × 534.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.76x = 921,500.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,500.89/1,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.77

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