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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.49, 1,698.99 and 516.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.49, 1,698.99 and 516.03 is: 774.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.49 : 1,698.99 = 516.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.49/1,698.99 = 516.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.49x = 1,698.99 × 516.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.49x = 876,729.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,729.81/1,132.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.16

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