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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.43, 1,726.14 and 534.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.43, 1,726.14 and 534.81 is: 801.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.43 : 1,726.14 = 534.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.43/1,726.14 = 534.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.43x = 1,726.14 × 534.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.43x = 923,156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,156.93/1,151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.75

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