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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.97, 1,725.66 and 534.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.97, 1,725.66 and 534.84 is: 801.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.97 : 1,725.66 = 534.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.97/1,725.66 = 534.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.97x = 1,725.66 × 534.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.97x = 922,951.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,951.99/1,151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.19

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