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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.03, 2,270.68 and 1,123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.03, 2,270.68 and 1,123.94 is: 1,686.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.03 : 2,270.68 = 1,123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.03/2,270.68 = 1,123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.03x = 2,270.68 × 1,123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.03x = 2,552,108.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,108.08/1,513.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.75

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