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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.22, 1,696.99 and 515.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.22, 1,696.99 and 515.08 is: 772.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.22 : 1,696.99 = 515.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.22/1,696.99 = 515.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.22x = 1,696.99 × 515.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.22x = 874,085.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,085.61/1,131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.69

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