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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.46, 1,724.61 and 533.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.46, 1,724.61 and 533.18 is: 799.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.46 : 1,724.61 = 533.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.46/1,724.61 = 533.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.46x = 1,724.61 × 533.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.46x = 919,527.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,527.56/1,149.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.96

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