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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.02, 1,925.25 and 513.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.02, 1,925.25 and 513.58 is: 770.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.02 : 1,925.25 = 513.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.02/1,925.25 = 513.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.02x = 1,925.25 × 513.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.02x = 988,769.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,769.90/1,283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.66

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