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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.32, 1,883.31 and 515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.32, 1,883.31 and 515.16 is: 772.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.32 : 1,883.31 = 515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.32/1,883.31 = 515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.32x = 1,883.31 × 515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.32x = 970,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,205.98/1,255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.88

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