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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.30, 1,723.86 and 532.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.30, 1,723.86 and 532.85 is: 799.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.30 : 1,723.86 = 532.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.30/1,723.86 = 532.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.30x = 1,723.86 × 532.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.30x = 918,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,550.18/1,149.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.23

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