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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.92, 1,723.90 and 533.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.92, 1,723.90 and 533.31 is: 799.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.92 : 1,723.90 = 533.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.92/1,723.90 = 533.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.92x = 1,723.90 × 533.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.92x = 919,373.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,373.11/1,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.51

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