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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.10, 1,693.88 and 513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.10, 1,693.88 and 513.44 is: 770.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.10 : 1,693.88 = 513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.10/1,693.88 = 513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.10x = 1,693.88 × 513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.10x = 869,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,711.27/1,129.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.27

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