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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.90, 1,728.87 and 535.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.90, 1,728.87 and 535.89 is: 804.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.90 : 1,728.87 = 535.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.90/1,728.87 = 535.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.90x = 1,728.87 × 535.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.90x = 926,485.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,485.26/1,151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.31

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