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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.11, 1,941.28 and 514.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.11, 1,941.28 and 514.77 is: 771.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.11 : 1,941.28 = 514.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.11/1,941.28 = 514.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.11x = 1,941.28 × 514.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.11x = 999,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,310.13/1,295.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.61

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