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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.48, 1,925.76 and 514.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.48, 1,925.76 and 514.52 is: 772.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.48 : 1,925.76 = 514.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.48/1,925.76 = 514.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.48x = 1,925.76 × 514.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.48x = 990,842.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,842.04/1,283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.00

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