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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.64, 1,733.08 and 538.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.64, 1,733.08 and 538.48 is: 808.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.64 : 1,733.08 = 538.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.64/1,733.08 = 538.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.64x = 1,733.08 × 538.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.64x = 933,228.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,228.92/1,154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.24

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