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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.10, 1,699.38 and 516.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.10, 1,699.38 and 516.42 is: 774.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.10 : 1,699.38 = 516.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.10/1,699.38 = 516.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.10x = 1,699.38 × 516.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.10x = 877,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,593.82/1,133.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.51

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