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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.16, 2,269.98 and 647.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.16, 2,269.98 and 647.48 is: 971.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.16 : 2,269.98 = 647.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.16/2,269.98 = 647.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.16x = 2,269.98 × 647.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.16x = 1,469,766.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,766.65/1,513.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.32

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