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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.92, 1,725.40 and 534.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.92, 1,725.40 and 534.31 is: 801.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.92 : 1,725.40 = 534.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.92/1,725.40 = 534.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.92x = 1,725.40 × 534.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.92x = 921,898.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,898.47/1,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.01

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