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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.75, 1,928.72 and 516.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.75, 1,928.72 and 516.25 is: 774.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.75 : 1,928.72 = 516.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.75/1,928.72 = 516.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.75x = 1,928.72 × 516.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.75x = 995,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,701.70/1,285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.41

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