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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.52, 1,732.32 and 807.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.52, 1,732.32 and 807.86 is: 1,211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.52 : 1,732.32 = 807.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.52/1,732.32 = 807.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.52x = 1,732.32 × 807.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.52x = 1,399,472.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,472.04/1,155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.12

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