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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.09, 1,729.98 and 537.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.09, 1,729.98 and 537.16 is: 805.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.09 : 1,729.98 = 537.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.09/1,729.98 = 537.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.09x = 1,729.98 × 537.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.09x = 929,276.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,276.06/1,153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.90

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