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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.56, 1,883.55 and 515.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.56, 1,883.55 and 515.34 is: 773.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.56 : 1,883.55 = 515.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.56/1,883.55 = 515.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.56x = 1,883.55 × 515.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.56x = 970,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,668.66/1,255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.10

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