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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.64, 1,699.92 and 517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.64, 1,699.92 and 517.32 is: 775.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.64 : 1,699.92 = 517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.64/1,699.92 = 517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.64x = 1,699.92 × 517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.64x = 879,402.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,402.61/1,133.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.73

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