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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.47, 1,729.96 and 536.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.47, 1,729.96 and 536.59 is: 804.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.47 : 1,729.96 = 536.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.47/1,729.96 = 536.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.47x = 1,729.96 × 536.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.47x = 928,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,280.06/1,153.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.77

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