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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.70, 1,723.82 and 532.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.70, 1,723.82 and 532.58 is: 798.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.70 : 1,723.82 = 532.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.70/1,723.82 = 532.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.70x = 1,723.82 × 532.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.70x = 918,072.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,072.06/1,149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.53

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