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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.04, 1,697.14 and 514.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.04, 1,697.14 and 514.67 is: 772.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.04 : 1,697.14 = 514.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.04/1,697.14 = 514.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.04x = 1,697.14 × 514.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.04x = 873,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,458.56/1,131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.26

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