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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.89, 1,696.60 and 514.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.89, 1,696.60 and 514.69 is: 772.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.89 : 1,696.60 = 514.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.89/1,696.60 = 514.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.89x = 1,696.60 × 514.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.89x = 873,223.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,223.05/1,130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.16

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