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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.34, 1,727.52 and 535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.34, 1,727.52 and 535.50 is: 803.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.34 : 1,727.52 = 535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.34/1,727.52 = 535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.34x = 1,727.52 × 535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.34x = 925,086.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,086.96/1,151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.49

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