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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.12, 1,650.76 and 515.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.12, 1,650.76 and 515.83 is: 773.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.12 : 1,650.76 = 515.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.12/1,650.76 = 515.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.12x = 1,650.76 × 515.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.12x = 851,511.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,511.53/1,101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.31

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