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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.19, 1,651.38 and 516.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.19, 1,651.38 and 516.09 is: 773.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.19 : 1,651.38 = 516.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.19/1,651.38 = 516.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.19x = 1,651.38 × 516.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.19x = 852,262.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,262.64/1,101.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.95

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