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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.11, 1,702.38 and 518.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.11, 1,702.38 and 518.16 is: 777.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.11 : 1,702.38 = 518.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.11/1,702.38 = 518.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.11x = 1,702.38 × 518.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.11x = 882,105.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,105.22/1,135.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.11

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