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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.07, 1,942.55 and 515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.07, 1,942.55 and 515.04 is: 772.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.07 : 1,942.55 = 515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.07/1,942.55 = 515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.07x = 1,942.55 × 515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.07x = 1,000,492.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,492.24/1,295.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.54

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