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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.61, 1,703.34 and 518.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.61, 1,703.34 and 518.81 is: 777.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.61 : 1,703.34 = 518.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.61/1,703.34 = 518.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.61x = 1,703.34 × 518.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.61x = 883,701.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,701.31/1,136.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.49

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