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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.60, 1,703.96 and 519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.60, 1,703.96 and 519.20 is: 779.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.60 : 1,703.96 = 519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.60/1,703.96 = 519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.60x = 1,703.96 × 519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.60x = 884,696.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,696.03/1,135.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.06

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