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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.13, 1,553.14 and 515.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.13, 1,553.14 and 515.65 is: 773.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.13 : 1,553.14 = 515.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.13/1,553.14 = 515.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.13x = 1,553.14 × 515.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.13x = 800,868.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,868.88/1,035.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.69

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