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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.36, 1,696.40 and 514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.36, 1,696.40 and 514.08 is: 771.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.36 : 1,696.40 = 514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.36/1,696.40 = 514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.36x = 1,696.40 × 514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.36x = 872,082.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,082.74/1,130.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.51

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