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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.81, 1,928.58 and 505.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.81, 1,928.58 and 505.65 is: 758.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.81 : 1,928.58 = 505.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.81/1,928.58 = 505.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.81x = 1,928.58 × 505.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.81x = 975,186.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,186.48/1,285.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.42

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