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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.27, 1,698.40 and 516.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.27, 1,698.40 and 516.15 is: 774.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.27 : 1,698.40 = 516.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.27/1,698.40 = 516.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.27x = 1,698.40 × 516.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.27x = 876,623.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,623.94/1,132.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.22

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