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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.72, 1,703.58 and 519.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.72, 1,703.58 and 519.22 is: 778.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.72 : 1,703.58 = 519.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.72/1,703.58 = 519.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.72x = 1,703.58 × 519.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.72x = 884,532.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,532.81/1,135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.83

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