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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.60, 1,700.55 and 517.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.60, 1,700.55 and 517.46 is: 776.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.60 : 1,700.55 = 517.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.60/1,700.55 = 517.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.60x = 1,700.55 × 517.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.60x = 879,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,958.10/1,133.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.25

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