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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.66, 1,695.08 and 513.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.66, 1,695.08 and 513.32 is: 770.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.66 : 1,695.08 = 513.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.66/1,695.08 = 513.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.66x = 1,695.08 × 513.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.66x = 870,111.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,111.27/1,129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.24

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