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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.72, 1,731.66 and 537.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.72, 1,731.66 and 537.85 is: 807.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.72 : 1,731.66 = 537.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.72/1,731.66 = 537.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.72x = 1,731.66 × 537.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.72x = 931,373.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,373.33/1,153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.28

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