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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.68, 1,697.16 and 515.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.68, 1,697.16 and 515.52 is: 772.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.68 : 1,697.16 = 515.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.68/1,697.16 = 515.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.68x = 1,697.16 × 515.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.68x = 874,919.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,919.92/1,132.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.43

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