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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513, 2,269.50 and 487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513, 2,269.50 and 487 is: 730.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513 : 2,269.50 = 487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513/2,269.50 = 487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513x = 2,269.50 × 487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513x = 1,105,246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,246.50/1,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.50

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