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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.49, 1,551.13 and 513.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.49, 1,551.13 and 513.93 is: 769.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.49 : 1,551.13 = 513.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.49/1,551.13 = 513.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.49x = 1,551.13 × 513.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.49x = 797,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,172.24/1,035.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.85

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