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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.89, 1,700.37 and 518.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.89, 1,700.37 and 518.02 is: 776.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.89 : 1,700.37 = 518.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.89/1,700.37 = 518.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.89x = 1,700.37 × 518.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.89x = 880,825.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,825.67/1,133.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.82

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