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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.07, 2,269.43 and 525.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.07, 2,269.43 and 525.69 is: 788.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.07 : 2,269.43 = 525.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.07/2,269.43 = 525.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.07x = 2,269.43 × 525.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.07x = 1,193,014.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,014.03/1,513.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.48

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