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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.77, 1,727.35 and 534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.77, 1,727.35 and 534.88 is: 802.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.77 : 1,727.35 = 534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.77/1,727.35 = 534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.77x = 1,727.35 × 534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.77x = 923,924.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,924.97/1,151.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.18

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