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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.89, 1,695.10 and 513.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.89, 1,695.10 and 513.69 is: 770.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.89 : 1,695.10 = 513.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.89/1,695.10 = 513.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.89x = 1,695.10 × 513.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.89x = 870,751.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,751.61/1,129.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.65

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