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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.88, 1,925.82 and 514.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.88, 1,925.82 and 514.92 is: 772.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.88 : 1,925.82 = 514.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.88/1,925.82 = 514.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.88x = 1,925.82 × 514.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.88x = 991,643.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,643.23/1,283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.38

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