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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.54, 1,927.23 and 515.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.54, 1,927.23 and 515.62 is: 773.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.54 : 1,927.23 = 515.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.54/1,927.23 = 515.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.54x = 1,927.23 × 515.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.54x = 993,718.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,718.33/1,285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.00

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