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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.06, 2,270.00 and 588.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.06, 2,270.00 and 588.65 is: 883.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.06 : 2,270.00 = 588.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.06/2,270.00 = 588.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.06x = 2,270.00 × 588.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.06x = 1,336,232.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,232.56/1,513.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.14

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