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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.13, 2,269.48 and 691.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.13, 2,269.48 and 691.19 is: 1,036.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.13 : 2,269.48 = 691.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.13/2,269.48 = 691.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.13x = 2,269.48 × 691.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.13x = 1,568,641.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,641.88/1,513.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.69

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