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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.91, 1,728.60 and 536.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.91, 1,728.60 and 536.28 is: 804.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.91 : 1,728.60 = 536.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.91/1,728.60 = 536.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.91x = 1,728.60 × 536.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.91x = 927,013.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,013.61/1,152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.06

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