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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.12, 1,705.56 and 520.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.12, 1,705.56 and 520.28 is: 779.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.12 : 1,705.56 = 520.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.12/1,705.56 = 520.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.12x = 1,705.56 × 520.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.12x = 887,368.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,368.76/1,138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.68

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