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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.50, 1,942.86 and 515.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.50, 1,942.86 and 515.20 is: 772.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.50 : 1,942.86 = 515.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.50/1,942.86 = 515.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.50x = 1,942.86 × 515.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.50x = 1,000,961.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,961.47/1,295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.64

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