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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.26, 1,728.92 and 536.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.26, 1,728.92 and 536.64 is: 804.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.26 : 1,728.92 = 536.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.26/1,728.92 = 536.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.26x = 1,728.92 × 536.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.26x = 927,800.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,800.33/1,153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.51

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