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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.82, 1,728.07 and 535.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.82, 1,728.07 and 535.95 is: 804.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.82 : 1,728.07 = 535.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.82/1,728.07 = 535.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.82x = 1,728.07 × 535.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.82x = 926,157.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,157.78/1,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.08

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