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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.65, 1,942.65 and 515.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.65, 1,942.65 and 515.07 is: 772.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.65 : 1,942.65 = 515.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.65/1,942.65 = 515.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.65x = 1,942.65 × 515.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.65x = 1,000,600.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,600.74/1,294.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.87

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