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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.30, 1,725.36 and 533.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.30, 1,725.36 and 533.85 is: 800.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.30 : 1,725.36 = 533.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.30/1,725.36 = 533.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.30x = 1,725.36 × 533.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.30x = 921,083.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,083.44/1,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.73

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