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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.08, 1,882.20 and 514.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.08, 1,882.20 and 514.50 is: 771.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.08 : 1,882.20 = 514.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.08/1,882.20 = 514.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.08x = 1,882.20 × 514.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.08x = 968,391.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,391.90/1,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.58

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