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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.23, 1,730.75 and 537.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.23, 1,730.75 and 537.02 is: 805.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.23 : 1,730.75 = 537.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.23/1,730.75 = 537.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.23x = 1,730.75 × 537.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.23x = 929,447.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,447.37/1,153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.95

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