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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.51, 1,726.30 and 534.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.51, 1,726.30 and 534.90 is: 801.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.51 : 1,726.30 = 534.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.51/1,726.30 = 534.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.51x = 1,726.30 × 534.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.51x = 923,396.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,396.53/1,151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.90

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