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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.57, 1,882.61 and 514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.57, 1,882.61 and 514.96 is: 772.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.57 : 1,882.61 = 514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.57/1,882.61 = 514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.57x = 1,882.61 × 514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.57x = 969,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,463.50/1,255.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.13

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