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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.42, 1,700.80 and 517.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.42, 1,700.80 and 517.12 is: 775.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.42 : 1,700.80 = 517.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.42/1,700.80 = 517.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.42x = 1,700.80 × 517.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.42x = 879,517.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,517.70/1,133.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.99

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