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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.93, 1,552.56 and 515.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.93, 1,552.56 and 515.23 is: 772.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.93 : 1,552.56 = 515.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.93/1,552.56 = 515.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.93x = 1,552.56 × 515.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.93x = 799,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,925.49/1,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.93

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