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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.25, 1,547.19 and 518.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.25, 1,547.19 and 518.25 is: 777.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.25 : 1,547.19 = 518.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.25/1,547.19 = 518.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.25x = 1,547.19 × 518.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.25x = 801,831.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,831.22/1,031.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.53

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