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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.13, 1,730.24 and 537.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.13, 1,730.24 and 537.51 is: 805.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.13 : 1,730.24 = 537.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.13/1,730.24 = 537.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.13x = 1,730.24 × 537.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.13x = 930,018.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,018.61/1,154.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.82

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