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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.32, 1,884.81 and 516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.32, 1,884.81 and 516.16 is: 774.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.32 : 1,884.81 = 516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.32/1,884.81 = 516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.32x = 1,884.81 × 516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.32x = 972,863.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,863.53/1,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.38

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