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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.58, 1,726.62 and 534.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.58, 1,726.62 and 534.44 is: 801.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.58 : 1,726.62 = 534.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.58/1,726.62 = 534.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.58x = 1,726.62 × 534.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.58x = 922,774.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,774.79/1,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.31

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