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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.60, 1,697.66 and 515.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.60, 1,697.66 and 515.48 is: 773.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.60 : 1,697.66 = 515.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.60/1,697.66 = 515.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.60x = 1,697.66 × 515.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.60x = 875,109.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,109.78/1,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.34

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