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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.30, 1,732.02 and 537.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.30, 1,732.02 and 537.27 is: 806.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.30 : 1,732.02 = 537.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.30/1,732.02 = 537.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.30x = 1,732.02 × 537.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.30x = 930,562.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,562.39/1,154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.17

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