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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.85, 1,696.55 and 514.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.85, 1,696.55 and 514.74 is: 772.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.85 : 1,696.55 = 514.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.85/1,696.55 = 514.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.85x = 1,696.55 × 514.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.85x = 873,279.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,279.57/1,130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.23

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