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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.94, 1,728.04 and 535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.94, 1,728.04 and 535.52 is: 803.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.94 : 1,728.04 = 535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.94/1,728.04 = 535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.94x = 1,728.04 × 535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.94x = 925,399.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,399.98/1,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.34

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