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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.84, 1,549.80 and 513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.84, 1,549.80 and 513.52 is: 769.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.84 : 1,549.80 = 513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.84/1,549.80 = 513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.84x = 1,549.80 × 513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.84x = 795,853.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,853.30/1,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.80

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