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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.20, 1,549.96 and 513.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.20, 1,549.96 and 513.23 is: 769.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.20 : 1,549.96 = 513.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.20/1,549.96 = 513.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.20x = 1,549.96 × 513.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.20x = 795,476.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,476.94/1,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.92

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