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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.34, 1,706.03 and 513.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.34, 1,706.03 and 513.18 is: 769.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.34 : 1,706.03 = 513.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.34/1,706.03 = 513.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.34x = 1,706.03 × 513.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.34x = 875,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,500.48/1,138.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.10

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