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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.04, 1,700.14 and 516.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.04, 1,700.14 and 516.67 is: 775.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.04 : 1,700.14 = 516.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.04/1,700.14 = 516.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.04x = 1,700.14 × 516.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.04x = 878,411.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,411.33/1,133.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.27

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