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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.20, 1,725.99 and 534.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.20, 1,725.99 and 534.03 is: 800.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.20 : 1,725.99 = 534.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.20/1,725.99 = 534.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.20x = 1,725.99 × 534.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.20x = 921,730.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,730.44/1,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.67

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