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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.70, 1,693.06 and 513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.70, 1,693.06 and 513 is: 768.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.70 : 1,693.06 = 513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.70/1,693.06 = 513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.70x = 1,693.06 × 513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.70x = 868,538.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,538.50/1,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.82

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