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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.01, 1,726.11 and 534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.01, 1,726.11 and 534.60 is: 801.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.01 : 1,726.11 = 534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.01/1,726.11 = 534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.01x = 1,726.11 × 534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.01x = 922,778.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,778.41/1,151.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.71

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