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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.08, 1,539.54 and 513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.08, 1,539.54 and 513 is: 768.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.08 : 1,539.54 = 513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.08/1,539.54 = 513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.08x = 1,539.54 × 513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.08x = 789,784.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,784.02/1,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.96

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