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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.97, 1,723.61 and 532.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.97, 1,723.61 and 532.37 is: 797.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.97 : 1,723.61 = 532.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.97/1,723.61 = 532.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.97x = 1,723.61 × 532.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.97x = 917,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,601.23/1,149.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.93

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