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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.21, 2,256.45 and 517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.21, 2,256.45 and 517 is: 775.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.21 : 2,256.45 = 517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.21/2,256.45 = 517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.21x = 2,256.45 × 517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.21x = 1,166,584.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,584.65/1,504.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.55

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