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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.56, 1,924.32 and 513.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.56, 1,924.32 and 513.60 is: 770.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.56 : 1,924.32 = 513.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.56/1,924.32 = 513.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.56x = 1,924.32 × 513.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.56x = 988,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,330.75/1,282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.59

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