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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.96, 1,925.94 and 514.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.96, 1,925.94 and 514.46 is: 771.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.96 : 1,925.94 = 514.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.96/1,925.94 = 514.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.96x = 1,925.94 × 514.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.96x = 990,819.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,819.09/1,283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.69

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