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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.44, 1,705.22 and 520.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.44, 1,705.22 and 520.08 is: 780.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.44 : 1,705.22 = 520.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.44/1,705.22 = 520.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.44x = 1,705.22 × 520.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.44x = 886,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,850.82/1,136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.38

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