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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.51, 1,704.92 and 520.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.51, 1,704.92 and 520.63 is: 780.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.51 : 1,704.92 = 520.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.51/1,704.92 = 520.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.51x = 1,704.92 × 520.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.51x = 887,625.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,625.63/1,137.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.32

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