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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.26, 2,269.89 and 1,190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.26, 2,269.89 and 1,190.34 is: 1,785.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.26 : 2,269.89 = 1,190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.26/2,269.89 = 1,190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.26x = 2,269.89 × 1,190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.26x = 2,701,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,940.86/1,513.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.51

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