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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.27, 1,733.54 and 538.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.27, 1,733.54 and 538.83 is: 808.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.27 : 1,733.54 = 538.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.27/1,733.54 = 538.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.27x = 1,733.54 × 538.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.27x = 934,080.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,080.66/1,155.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.54

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