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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.50, 1,550.19 and 513.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.50, 1,550.19 and 513.30 is: 769.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.50 : 1,550.19 = 513.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.50/1,550.19 = 513.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.50x = 1,550.19 × 513.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.50x = 795,712.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,712.53/1,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.92

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