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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.07, 1,726.92 and 535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.07, 1,726.92 and 535.28 is: 802.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.07 : 1,726.92 = 535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.07/1,726.92 = 535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.07x = 1,726.92 × 535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.07x = 924,374.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,374.43/1,152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.36

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