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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.03, 1,721.10 and 530.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.03, 1,721.10 and 530.95 is: 795.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.03 : 1,721.10 = 530.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.03/1,721.10 = 530.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.03x = 1,721.10 × 530.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.03x = 913,818.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,818.05/1,148.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.99

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