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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.33, 1,731.19 and 537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.33, 1,731.19 and 537.44 is: 806.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.33 : 1,731.19 = 537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.33/1,731.19 = 537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.33x = 1,731.19 × 537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.33x = 930,401.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,401.76/1,154.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.01

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