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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.83, 1,724.45 and 532.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.83, 1,724.45 and 532.94 is: 799.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.83 : 1,724.45 = 532.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.83/1,724.45 = 532.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.83x = 1,724.45 × 532.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.83x = 919,017.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,017.10/1,149.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.27

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