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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.22, 1,703.50 and 519.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.22, 1,703.50 and 519.62 is: 779.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.22 : 1,703.50 = 519.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.22/1,703.50 = 519.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.22x = 1,703.50 × 519.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.22x = 885,172.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,172.67/1,136.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.05

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