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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.46, 1,726.23 and 534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.46, 1,726.23 and 534.66 is: 801.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.46 : 1,726.23 = 534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.46/1,726.23 = 534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.46x = 1,726.23 × 534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.46x = 922,946.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,946.13/1,151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.54

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