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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.96, 1,927.44 and 515.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.96, 1,927.44 and 515.46 is: 773.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.96 : 1,927.44 = 515.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.96/1,927.44 = 515.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.96x = 1,927.44 × 515.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.96x = 993,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,518.22/1,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.19

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