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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.60, 1,696.16 and 514.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.60, 1,696.16 and 514.48 is: 771.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.60 : 1,696.16 = 514.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.60/1,696.16 = 514.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.60x = 1,696.16 × 514.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.60x = 872,640.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,640.40/1,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.84

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