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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.53, 1,728.74 and 804.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.53, 1,728.74 and 804.86 is: 1,207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.53 : 1,728.74 = 804.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.53/1,728.74 = 804.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.53x = 1,728.74 × 804.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.53x = 1,391,381.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,381.01/1,152.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.25

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