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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.10, 1,696.91 and 514.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.10, 1,696.91 and 514.99 is: 772.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.10 : 1,696.91 = 514.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.10/1,696.91 = 514.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.10x = 1,696.91 × 514.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.10x = 873,891.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,891.68/1,131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.60

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