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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.60, 1,696.05 and 514.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.60, 1,696.05 and 514.46 is: 771.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.60 : 1,696.05 = 514.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.60/1,696.05 = 514.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.60x = 1,696.05 × 514.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.60x = 872,541.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,541.40/1,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.75

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