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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.50, 1,727.26 and 534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.50, 1,727.26 and 534.88 is: 802.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.50 : 1,727.26 = 534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.50/1,727.26 = 534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.50x = 1,727.26 × 534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.50x = 923,876.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,876.83/1,151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.32

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