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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.59, 1,726.18 and 534.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.59, 1,726.18 and 534.79 is: 801.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.59 : 1,726.18 = 534.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.59/1,726.18 = 534.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.59x = 1,726.18 × 534.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.59x = 923,143.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,143.80/1,151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.63

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