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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.67, 1,695.52 and 514.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.67, 1,695.52 and 514.21 is: 771.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.67 : 1,695.52 = 514.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.67/1,695.52 = 514.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.67x = 1,695.52 × 514.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.67x = 871,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,853.34/1,130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.09

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