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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.60, 1,726.04 and 533.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.60, 1,726.04 and 533.99 is: 800.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.60 : 1,726.04 = 533.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.60/1,726.04 = 533.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.60x = 1,726.04 × 533.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.60x = 921,693.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,693.75/1,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.36

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