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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133, 1,697.96 and 515.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133, 1,697.96 and 515.94 is: 773.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133 : 1,697.96 = 515.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133/1,697.96 = 515.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133x = 1,697.96 × 515.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133x = 876,045.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,045.48/1,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.21

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