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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.36, 1,704.66 and 520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.36, 1,704.66 and 520.20 is: 779.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.36 : 1,704.66 = 520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.36/1,704.66 = 520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.36x = 1,704.66 × 520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.36x = 886,764.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,764.13/1,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.67

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