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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.46, 1,704.26 and 519.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.46, 1,704.26 and 519.74 is: 779.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.46 : 1,704.26 = 519.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.46/1,704.26 = 519.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.46x = 1,704.26 × 519.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.46x = 885,764.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,764.87/1,136.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.41

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