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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.01, 1,727.12 and 534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.01, 1,727.12 and 534.40 is: 801.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.01 : 1,727.12 = 534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.01/1,727.12 = 534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.01x = 1,727.12 × 534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.01x = 922,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,969.95/1,151.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.88

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