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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.06, 2,269.10 and 1,029.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.06, 2,269.10 and 1,029.22 is: 1,543.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.06 : 2,269.10 = 1,029.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.06/2,269.10 = 1,029.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.06x = 2,269.10 × 1,029.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.06x = 2,335,403.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,403.10/1,513.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.50

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