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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.58, 1,703.12 and 519.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.58, 1,703.12 and 519.10 is: 778.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.58 : 1,703.12 = 519.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.58/1,703.12 = 519.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.58x = 1,703.12 × 519.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.58x = 884,089.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,089.59/1,135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.54

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