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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.21, 1,704.96 and 519.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.21, 1,704.96 and 519.84 is: 780.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.21 : 1,704.96 = 519.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.21/1,704.96 = 519.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.21x = 1,704.96 × 519.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.21x = 886,306.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,306.41/1,136.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.06

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