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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.93, 1,701.89 and 518.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.93, 1,701.89 and 518.49 is: 777.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.93 : 1,701.89 = 518.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.93/1,701.89 = 518.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.93x = 1,701.89 × 518.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.93x = 882,410.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,410.35/1,134.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.50

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