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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.66, 1,728.68 and 535.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.66, 1,728.68 and 535.75 is: 803.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.66 : 1,728.68 = 535.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.66/1,728.68 = 535.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.66x = 1,728.68 × 535.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.66x = 926,133.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,133.31/1,152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.47

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