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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.88, 1,929.08 and 516.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.88, 1,929.08 and 516.38 is: 774.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.88 : 1,929.08 = 516.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.88/1,929.08 = 516.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.88x = 1,929.08 × 516.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.88x = 996,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,129.98/1,285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.67

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