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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.77, 1,728.17 and 536.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.77, 1,728.17 and 536.15 is: 803.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.77 : 1,728.17 = 536.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.77/1,728.17 = 536.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.77x = 1,728.17 × 536.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.77x = 926,555.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,555.66/1,152.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.76

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