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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.84, 1,726.89 and 534.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.84, 1,726.89 and 534.52 is: 802.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.84 : 1,726.89 = 534.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.84/1,726.89 = 534.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.84x = 1,726.89 × 534.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.84x = 923,057.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,057.24/1,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.07

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