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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.84, 1,730.75 and 537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.84, 1,730.75 and 537.20 is: 805.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.84 : 1,730.75 = 537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.84/1,730.75 = 537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.84x = 1,730.75 × 537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.84x = 929,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,758.90/1,153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.80

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