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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.96, 1,883.08 and 515.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.96, 1,883.08 and 515.11 is: 772.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.96 : 1,883.08 = 515.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.96/1,883.08 = 515.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.96x = 1,883.08 × 515.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.96x = 969,992.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,992.81/1,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.93

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