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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.92, 1,702.08 and 518.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.92, 1,702.08 and 518.30 is: 777.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.92 : 1,702.08 = 518.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.92/1,702.08 = 518.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.92x = 1,702.08 × 518.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.92x = 882,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,188.06/1,134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.31

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