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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.20, 1,724.49 and 533.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.20, 1,724.49 and 533.03 is: 799.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.20 : 1,724.49 = 533.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.20/1,724.49 = 533.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.20x = 1,724.49 × 533.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.20x = 919,196.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,196.28/1,150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.16

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