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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.76, 1,702.26 and 519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.76, 1,702.26 and 519.30 is: 778.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.76 : 1,702.26 = 519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.76/1,702.26 = 519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.76x = 1,702.26 × 519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.76x = 883,983.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,983.62/1,135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.32

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