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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.75, 1,930.22 and 517.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.75, 1,930.22 and 517.25 is: 775.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.75 : 1,930.22 = 517.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.75/1,930.22 = 517.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.75x = 1,930.22 × 517.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.75x = 998,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,406.30/1,286.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.91

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