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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.79, 1,728.90 and 535.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.79, 1,728.90 and 535.91 is: 803.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.79 : 1,728.90 = 535.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.79/1,728.90 = 535.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.79x = 1,728.90 × 535.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.79x = 926,526.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,526.15/1,152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.73

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