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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.01, 2,269.83 and 539.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.01, 2,269.83 and 539.09 is: 808.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.01 : 2,269.83 = 539.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.01/2,269.83 = 539.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.01x = 2,269.83 × 539.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.01x = 1,223,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,642.65/1,513.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.75

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