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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.91, 1,727.10 and 535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.91, 1,727.10 and 535.28 is: 802.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.91 : 1,727.10 = 535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.91/1,727.10 = 535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.91x = 1,727.10 × 535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.91x = 924,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,473.45/1,151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.56

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