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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.43, 1,725.66 and 533.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.43, 1,725.66 and 533.94 is: 800.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.43 : 1,725.66 = 533.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.43/1,725.66 = 533.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.43x = 1,725.66 × 533.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.43x = 921,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,398.90/1,150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.92

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