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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.84, 1,728.10 and 535.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.84, 1,728.10 and 535.91 is: 804.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.84 : 1,728.10 = 535.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.84/1,728.10 = 535.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.84x = 1,728.10 × 535.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.84x = 926,102.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,102.96/1,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.02

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