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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.72, 1,942.46 and 515.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.72, 1,942.46 and 515.49 is: 772.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.72 : 1,942.46 = 515.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.72/1,942.46 = 515.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.72x = 1,942.46 × 515.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.72x = 1,001,318.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,318.71/1,295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.79

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