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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.59, 1,729.23 and 536.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.59, 1,729.23 and 536.66 is: 805.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.59 : 1,729.23 = 536.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.59/1,729.23 = 536.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.59x = 1,729.23 × 536.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.59x = 928,002.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,002.91/1,152.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.15

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