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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.92, 1,704.68 and 520.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.92, 1,704.68 and 520.81 is: 780.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.92 : 1,704.68 = 520.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.92/1,704.68 = 520.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.92x = 1,704.68 × 520.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.92x = 887,819.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,819.07/1,136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.90

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