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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.86, 1,700.72 and 517.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.86, 1,700.72 and 517.06 is: 774.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.86 : 1,700.72 = 517.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.86/1,700.72 = 517.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.86x = 1,700.72 × 517.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.86x = 879,363.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,363.19/1,134.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.86

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