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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.47, 1,694.03 and 513.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.47, 1,694.03 and 513.24 is: 769.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.47 : 1,694.03 = 513.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.47/1,694.03 = 513.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.47x = 1,694.03 × 513.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.47x = 869,443.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,443.96/1,129.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.78

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