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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.09, 1,695.68 and 514.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.09, 1,695.68 and 514.58 is: 771.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.09 : 1,695.68 = 514.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.09/1,695.68 = 514.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.09x = 1,695.68 × 514.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.09x = 872,560.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,560.44/1,131.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.43

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