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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425, 2,137.50 and 513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425, 2,137.50 and 513 is: 769.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425 : 2,137.50 = 513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425/2,137.50 = 513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425x = 2,137.50 × 513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425x = 1,096,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,537.50/1,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.50

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