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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.51, 1,552.86 and 515.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.51, 1,552.86 and 515.34 is: 772.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.51 : 1,552.86 = 515.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.51/1,552.86 = 515.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.51x = 1,552.86 × 515.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.51x = 800,250.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,250.87/1,035.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.81

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