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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.44, 1,731.66 and 537.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.44, 1,731.66 and 537.94 is: 806.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.44 : 1,731.66 = 537.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.44/1,731.66 = 537.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.44x = 1,731.66 × 537.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.44x = 931,529.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,529.18/1,154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.91

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