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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.82, 1,551.79 and 515.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.82, 1,551.79 and 515.06 is: 771.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.82 : 1,551.79 = 515.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.82/1,551.79 = 515.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.82x = 1,551.79 × 515.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.82x = 799,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,263.66/1,035.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.62

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