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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.65, 1,729.61 and 536.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.65, 1,729.61 and 536.65 is: 805.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.65 : 1,729.61 = 536.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.65/1,729.61 = 536.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.65x = 1,729.61 × 536.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.65x = 928,195.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,195.21/1,152.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.27

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