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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.88, 1,706.70 and 520.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.88, 1,706.70 and 520.74 is: 781.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.88 : 1,706.70 = 520.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.88/1,706.70 = 520.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.88x = 1,706.70 × 520.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.88x = 888,746.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,746.96/1,136.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.74

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