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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.34, 1,726.11 and 536.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.34, 1,726.11 and 536.58 is: 803.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.34 : 1,726.11 = 536.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.34/1,726.11 = 536.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.34x = 1,726.11 × 536.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.34x = 926,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,196.10/1,152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.75

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